[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 153 (Thursday, September 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1249-E1250]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MR. MATTHEW SUMMERS FOR RECEIVING A PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT 
     AWARD FROM THE HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF ALTOONA

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 13, 2018

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Matt Summers 
of Claysburg, PA, one of the winners of the 25th annual Personal 
Achievement Award from the

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HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona. This award is given to 
encourage and recognize those who have made an outstanding effort to 
deal with or overcome a disability. This year, Mr. Summers has earned 
that distinction.
   Matt was involved in a motorcycle accident in September 2017 that 
left him with multiple fractures, a spinal cord injury and a Traumatic 
Brain Injury. Since the fateful day of that crash, he has made 
tremendous gains in his recovery. During his time in rehab, Matt was 
dependent on a wheelchair due to little muscle activity in his legs as 
well as nerve damage in his right arm from a vertebrae fracture. 
However, he worked hard in therapy to overcome many of his challenges, 
and regained his ability to walk and complete his daily activities 
independently. Matt returned to work in the construction industry in 
June, and continues to push himself to new limits.
   I am honored to celebrate Matt's impressive efforts, as I believe 
that his dedicated and positive attitude is something many of us can 
learn from as we attempt to overcome the hardships in our lives. 
Furthermore, I am happy to recognize Matt for his perseverance, and I 
wish him the best as he continues on the road to full recovery.

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