[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 158 (Tuesday, September 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1288]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JAMIE WOLFE

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                       HON. LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 25, 2018

  Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of 
Jamie Wolfe a native Delawarean who dedicated her life to advocacy and 
influencing public policy in order to create independence for people in 
the disability community.
   Jamie was born with Arthrogryposis. Due to the severity of this 
muscular disorder, Jamie was never able to develop muscle in her arms 
or legs. With the support of her parents and loved ones, Jamie was 
dedicated to living a ``normal'' life and overcoming each obstacle she 
faced. She never met a challenge she didn't attack head on.
   Jamie devoted her life to passing important legislation that would 
help empower those with disabilities and create the opportunity they 
deserve. Jamie's main goal was to help people who are disabled to gain 
independence in their everyday life. Through meaningful legislation, 
education, and advocacy Jamie achieved significant change that made 
many lives better. More than that, she made my life better. Her 
unwavering support of the issues she believed in was more than 
inspiring, it was paramount to the success of thousands of Delawareans 
and our state was made better for her work.
   Please join me in extending our condolences to the entire Wolfe 
family. I hope that time and memories will help lessen the burden of 
their sorrow, and that they may draw some measure of comfort knowing 
that others care and celebrate her life and legacy.

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