[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 41 (Thursday, March 7, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H2512-H2513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       COMMEMORATING TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY

  (Mr. MORELLE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MORELLE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Triple 
Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Day, which took place earlier this 
week on March 3.
  My daughter, Lauren, battled triple negative breast cancer for 2 
years, with incredible strength, courage, humor,

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and tenacity. She shared her story publicly with tens of thousands of 
people on a Facebook page called Lauren vs. Cancer, underscoring the 
importance of this serious health issue and encouraging everyone to get 
tested.
  Sadly, Lauren died at the age of 31 from this horrible disease in 
August of 2017. In Lauren's memory, I have dedicated myself to efforts 
to eradicate the scourge of breast cancer.
  As we recognize Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Day, I want 
to extend my support to the thousands of women and men affected by this 
devastating and, at times, deadly disease. We must take this 
opportunity to highlight the need for continued education, research, 
and action to finally find a cure for breast cancer.

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