[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 22 (Friday, February 5, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H391]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF GABRIELLE ALDEA

  (Mrs. LURIA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. LURIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life, legacy, and 
advocacy of Gabrielle Aldea.
  Gabby was a tireless fighter for expanding access to healthcare for 
those with preexisting conditions. She was born with a bladder the size 
of a thimble. Gabby spent the first 7 years of her life in and out of 
the hospital.
  A tenacious voice for reform and compassion, Gabby overcame this 
adversity and took to civic engagement. She became a voice for those 
who too often cannot speak for themselves and an inspiration for our 
community.
  I rise today to call on my colleagues to join me in honoring Gabby's 
legacy by recommitting to the value of expanding access to healthcare 
and fostering a more equitable community for this generation and for 
generations to come.

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