[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E219-E220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MS. ADEL SCHNEIDER

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 6, 2024

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor a young 
Wisconsinite I have had the pleasure of meeting with throughout my time 
in Congress, Ms. Adel Schneider.
  At nine months old, Adel was diagnosed with a severe dairy allergy. 
This diagnosis transformed the Schneider family's daily life. 
Oftentimes, Adel had to be careful with cake at birthday celebrations 
or at holiday events, where a main focus is food. While this could have 
been isolating, Adel was inspired by her allergy; she began raising 
awareness in her hometown of Appleton.
  Adel and her mother, Kara, are seen on local television, sporting 
events and at schools in Northeast Wisconsin, fundraising and informing 
others about food allergies. Adel has been successful in her 
fundraising efforts, raising over $50,000 for FARE, a non-profit that 
promotes food allergy awareness and research. In 2018, Adel was the 
recipient of the FARE Teen Achievement Award following her involvement 
in the annual Milwaukee Food Allergy Heroes Walk. In 2020, the 
Schneider family donated allergy-friendly food to Paul's Pantry in 
Green Bay after receiving a grant from FARE. She has partnered with 
Appleton's Minor League Baseball team, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 
to share information with the community on food-allergies. She is a Red 
Sneakers for Oakley Ambassador, where she creates social media content 
centered on food allergy awareness. Most recently, Adel ran her annual 
Teal Halloween Skate, which is a community Halloween event that 
provides allergy-safe treats.
  As Adel became more vocal in the community, her advocacy spread to 
Congress. I first met Adel in 2020 to discuss the FASTER Act, which 
requires food companies to include sesame as an allergen on their 
labels. After successfully passing this legislation, I have continued 
to meet with Adel to discuss future legislation on food allergies. Most 
recently, Adel and I discussed the ADINA Act, a bill I introduced in 
2023. This legislation would require pharmaceutical companies to be 
more transparent about their allergy risks on drug labels. I always 
look forward to meeting with Adel and hearing about her community 
events in Northeast Wisconsin. I value her perspective and commend the 
work she is doing on food-allergy awareness.

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  Adel has inspired many, including myself, with her advocacy for 
individuals with food allergies. I take comfort in knowing there are 
young citizens stepping up in their communities. Adel has a long list 
of accomplishments, and I look forward to watching her accomplish even 
more.

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