[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 33 (Friday, February 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E162-E163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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                            HON. LUCY McBATH

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 18, 2022

  Mrs. McBATH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Dr. Marjorie 
Roberts of Johns Creek, Georgia. As we continue our celebration of 
Black History Month, we recognize Black men and women from throughout 
the past and present who have made an indelible mark on the story of 
our nation. I am proud to say that Dr. Roberts is a woman who is doing 
just that: making her own mark on history by sharing her story and her 
smile through advocacy on behalf of COVID-19 survivors nationwide.
  Dr. Marjorie Roberts grew up the youngest member of her family. In 
1980, she gave birth to her daughter, whom she calls her best friend. 
She is a mother, a wife, and a veteran of the United States Army. She 
attended Capella University and obtained her Doctorate of Business 
Administration with a Specialization in Strategy and Innovation in 
2014. In 2019, she earned her Life Coaching Certification. She works 
with clients to achieve progress, reach milestones, and transform their 
lives.
  In March of 2020, Dr. Roberts tested positive for COVID-19. By grace, 
she survived her initial case of COVID, which included a stay in the 
hospital. But she is one of the millions of COVID survivors who are 
considered ``long haulers,'' patients who continue to battle symptoms 
of the virus for weeks and months after their initial illness. Since 
then, she has faced health issues that have prevented her from living 
her life in the same way she did prior to getting COVID-19. In addition 
to her own challenges, Dr. Roberts also lost a dear friend to COVID-19, 
Sergeant Gary Mitchell, with whom she served in the Army.
  As a COVID-19 survivor and long hauler, Dr. Roberts has made it her 
life's mission to

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help fellow survivors face the challenges that follow in the wake of a 
COVID diagnosis. She works with the organization COVID Survivors for 
Change to support fellow survivors, remember those who have died, and 
advocate for strong public health measures to prevent future pandemics. 
In the face of her ongoing struggle and through the pain of losing a 
loved one, Dr. Roberts continues to advocate on behalf of others 
through her work with COVID Survivors for Change. Despite her grief and 
pain, Dr. Roberts says that she always has something to smile about. 
Her resolve and her passion are evident in her words and deeds, and I 
am so proud of the work that she is doing.
  As we celebrate Black History Month, may we be reminded of Black men 
and women's enormous contributions to the United States each and every 
day. It is a true honor to represent Dr. Roberts in Congress and 
recognize her today for the work she has done to help others even at a 
time when her own life has been significantly impacted by COVID-19. I 
am proud to call Dr. Roberts a constituent, and grateful for the 
opportunity to uplift her during this year's celebration of Black 
History Month.

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