[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 38 (Monday, March 4, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1618-S1619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  REMEMBERING WILLIAM ``BILL'' MURRAY

 Mr. COONS. Mr. President, today, it is with a heavy heart that 
I wish to recognize the life and legacy of William ``Bill'' Murray, a 
tremendous advocate for kidney disease patients in my home State of 
Delaware. This week, advocates from across the country will travel to 
Washington, DC, to meet with their congressional representatives, share 
their stories, and ask that we remain committed to investing in kidney 
disease research.
  Like Bill, who became involved with the National Kidney Foundation 
and the kidney disease community in 2014, many patients, family 
members, and caregivers throughout the country will meet with their 
legislators and government officials to increase awareness of and 
improve policies focusing on kidney disease.
  I am proud to say that Bill made being involved with the National 
Kidney Foundation a family event, often bringing his partner Linda, 
daughter-

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in-law Danielle, grandson Emerson, sister Michelle, nieces, friends, 
and others to as many events as possible.
  Bill worked tirelessly to increase awareness about kidney disease in 
Delaware, spending time volunteering at local events, helping with 
community health screenings, and organizing support for World Kidney 
Day. True to character, even in his death, he helped those in need by 
being a deceased donor for patients waiting for organ transplants. As 
my family, staff, and I extend our deepest sympathies to all those who 
had the privilege of knowing Bill, I take comfort in knowing that his 
impact, passion, and determination will continue to bring hope to the 
kidney disease community for years to come.

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