[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 192 (Monday, December 12, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H9650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                BRENNIK SAPP AWARDED FOR HIS GOOD DEEDS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Iowa (Mrs. Miller-Meeks) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to applaud Brennik 
Sapp of Liberty Elementary School for his commitment to helping his 
community.
  When Brennik was an infant, he spent 12 days at the University of 
Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City when he was 
diagnosed at birth with Hirschsprung's disease. This is an intestinal 
disease that is present at birth and that can lead to death.
  Thanks to the excellent doctors at the hospital, Brennik's life was 
saved, but he will always have to manage life with the disease.
  Brennik did not let this disease deter him. Rather, he made it his 
mission to help other children who have chronic illnesses.
  Last year alone, Brennik raised over $2,000 for the University of 
Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City. This money was used 
to buy books for children who are undergoing hospitalization and 
treatment.
  Brennik's selflessness did not go unnoticed by his community. The 
American Legion recently awarded Brennik with the Good Deed Award, 
which is gifted to youth who serve as an inspiration for their 
community.
  I thank Brennik for everything that he is doing for children across 
Iowa. I am proud to represent youth who are making a difference in 
their community.

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