[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 46 (Thursday, March 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E309]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING BRITTANY WELSH'S SENIOR PROJECT

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                          HON. ELAINE G. LURIA

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 2019

  Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize 
Brittany Welsh, a senior at First Colonial High School. Brittany is an 
example of true perseverance and dedication, and I am honored to share 
her story.
  Brittany Welsh recently underwent surgery to have one of her kidneys 
removed due to an issue causing high blood pressure. At such a young 
age, Brittany persevered through health complications and used her 
experience to help others. Brittany dedicated her senior project to 
raising awareness of the need for organ donations. She decided to 
fundraise for Lifenet, a provider of transplant solutions. Brittany's 
project will include an acoustic concert by a well-known local band, 
educational speakers, and speakers who have received an organ donation. 
Her senior project will not only raise awareness, but will also provide 
much-needed funds for organ donations.
  Brittany is an example to all of us that organ donations can save 
lives. She also demonstrates how to persevere through trials and use an 
experience to help others. I am honored to recognize Brittany's story 
today.

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