[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 92 (Friday, May 15, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E455-E456]
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              THANKING DAVID MANGAN FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 15, 2020

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor David Mangan of 
Hot Springs, Arkansas for his front-line efforts to combat the COVID-19 
epidemic in our home state. Due to his actions, medical professionals 
will now be able to research the effects of convalescent plasma on 
those recovering from the novel virus.
  In April 2020, Mangan became the first person to donate blood plasma 
after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved clinical trials 
and use of plasma extracted from those who have survived the virus to 
treat those who are currently battling COVID-19.
  After contracting the virus on his way home to Arkansas from a ski 
trip, Mangan and his

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wife soon realized the severity of their symptoms, quarantining 
themselves for 14 days and learning of their positive tests. While he 
has recovered from the illness, Mangan knew that his plasma could be 
the life-saving difference for someone else facing this virus. During a 
visit to the Arkansas Blood Institute, Mangan donated over 600 
millimeters of yellow plasma to be donated to the cause.
  David Mangan is truly an example of heroism in a time of great need. 
He exemplifies the strength of a survivor and the heart of a true 
servant. I take this time to wish him and his family well in the coming 
days and thank them for their commitment to seeing our communities 
thrive and return to good health.

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