[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 163 (Friday, October 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1043]
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               HONORING JEFF RAINES AS IOWAN OF THE WEEK

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                           HON. CYNTHIA AXNE

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 14, 2022

  Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing Jeff Raines, President of the 
Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association, as Iowan of 
the Week. April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, so there is no better 
time to recognize the amazing work Jeff and his team are doing to help 
Iowans living with this disease.
  The American Parkinson Disease Association is the largest grassroots 
network dedicated to fighting Parkinson's disease, with local chapters 
across the county. The organization works tirelessly to help the 
approximately one million people in the United States that struggle 
with Parkinson's disease to live their life to the fullest in the face 
of a chronic neurological disorder.
  The American Parkinson Disease Association has raised and invested 
more than $226 million to provide outstanding patient services, 
educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and 
support research designed to solve the mysteries of Parkinson's 
disease, with the ultimate goal of putting an end to the illness.
  Jeff has been a tireless advocate for combating Parkinson's disease, 
educating the community about the illness, and a community advocate for 
seniors for over 12 years. Jeff believes that with the right research 
and development, Parkinson's disease can be a treatable disease that we 
are able to subside as a community. His day-to-day efforts are helping 
local families navigate challenging circumstances and moving the needle 
on an issue that affects Iowans across the state.
  I admire Jeff's mission to educate his neighbors, use his voice to 
advocate for those in need, and his goal to ultimately cure Parkinson's 
disease. His leadership and determination are helping to create a 
future without Parkinson's disease, a goal we can all get behind. It is 
my pleasure to name him Iowan of the Week.

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