[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H931]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CENTRAL VIRGINIAN OF THE WEEK: HANNAH HOWARD

  (Ms. SPANBERGER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
perseverance, strength, and compassion of my constituent, Hannah 
Howard.
  Hannah is a Gordonsville resident, Orange County High School senior, 
and Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School student.
  On May 8, 2019, Hannah lost her older brother, Devon, to a heroin 
overdose. In the 9 months since Devon's death, Hannah has shown 
tremendous courage by studying addiction and educating her peers.
  As part of her senior project, Hannah interned at a rehabilitation 
facility where she learned about the recovery process and engaged with 
patients to understand substance use disorders.
  Following her internship, Hannah not only became certified to 
administer Narcan herself, but she led her first Narcan certification 
course to members of the Orange County Youth Council and plans to hold 
additional trainings in the future.
  I admire Hannah's empathy and determination. Through unimaginable 
loss, she has created a framework within the Orange community to 
prevent tragedies like the one she and her family have faced.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in thanking Hannah for her selflessness 
and her service to Virginia's Seventh Congressional District.

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