[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H702-H703]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE MEMORY OF MADISON ELIZABETH WEGENER

  (Ms. SLOTKIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. SLOTKIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Madison Elizabeth Wegener of Brighton, Michigan, who was 14 when she 
passed away last Tuesday.
  When she was six, Maddie was diagnosed with a rare degenerative 
disease that currently has no cure.
  From all accounts, Maddie was a vivacious and adventurous young 
woman. She loved Great Danes, taking walks in the woods, and making 
maple syrup at her grandparents' farm.
  Because of her illness, Maddie became an advocate for organ donation 
at a young age. In her selflessness, upon her death, Maddie was able to 
save four lives, and also provide the gift of sight through her organ 
donations. Think about that.
  Maddie's generosity of spirit sets a powerful example, as her legacy 
will live on in her family, in her community, and in those that she 
helped save.
  Maddie was just a freshman at Brighton High School, where her mother 
teaches English.
  I had the privilege to attend the Brighton-Howell basketball game 10

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days ago. The students were asked to come onto the court during half 
time to make a donation and take a free throw for Maddie. Students from 
both schools, from every social circle, walked onto that court to 
support her family.
  I know that the Brighton community has rallied around her family and 
today is mourning her loss. Our hearts are with her family as we honor 
and celebrate the life of this remarkable young woman.

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