[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING NATIONAL ATAXIA AWARENESS DAY

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                         HON. ADRIANO ESPAILLAT

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 2019

  Mr. ESPAILLAT. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of National 
Ataxia Awareness Day, and to honor the courage of the one hundred and 
fifty thousand Americans living with Ataxia, a neurodegenerative 
disease that affects the ability to coordinate movement. Those with 
Ataxia may have difficulty walking, speaking, and executing fine motor 
skills, and for some may lead to early death.
  I would also like to honor the contributions of the National Ataxia 
Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted 
by Ataxia including those with the disease, and their caregivers 
through support, education, and research.
  I applaud their commitment and advocacy at the State and Federal 
levels to raise awareness of this disease and urge my colleagues to 
learn more about it and laud the efforts being taken to break down the 
isolation barriers and misconceptions around Ataxia.
  I especially want to thank my constituent, Ms. Kim Brown for reaching 
out to me and my office to raise awareness of Ataxia and support 
research efforts to benefit those in my district and across the nation 
who live with this condition.
  Today I stand in solidarity with all Americans battling Ataxia, and 
the dedicated scientists, health care workers, and caregivers who 
support them. I look forward to the day when this devastating condition 
can be cured.

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