[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2781]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        NATIONAL MYOSITIS MONTH

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
South Carolina (Mr. Norman) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. NORMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize May 1 as the 
beginning of National Myositis Month and commend the outstanding 
dedication and advocacy of Mr. Richard Galloway, Jr., whose parents are 
in the balcony today and we welcome, for his unwavering commitment to 
raising awareness about myositis.
  Myositis is comprised of a group of muscle diseases characterized by 
weakness and inflammation in the muscles. Symptoms include muscle 
weakness, pain, and fatigue. While there is currently no cure, there 
are ongoing research efforts aimed at better understanding the 
underlying mechanisms of this disease and to develop more effective 
treatment options.
  Mr. Galloway's journey is one marked by resilience and compassion. In 
January of 2020, he was diagnosed with inclusion body myositis, 
otherwise known by the acronym IBM, at the Medical University of South 
Carolina located in Charleston. Despite facing this challenging 
diagnosis, he has shown remarkable strength and determination in his 
battle against this debilitating disease.
  Beyond his personal journey, Mr. Galloway has been a tireless 
advocate for myositis awareness. In October of 2023, Mr. Galloway 
organized the impactful event Crossing the Cooper for Christ, which 
raised over $13,000 for The Myositis Association. His dedication to 
this cause was further underscored when he was invited to lead a 
session known as Finding Strength Through Faith at an annual patient 
conference in San Diego, California.
  Recognizing this significant contribution, Mr. Galloway was voted 
onto the board of directors of The Myositis Association at the 
beginning of 2024. The Myositis Association, a nonprofit organization 
that was founded in 1993, focuses on improving the lives of those 
affected by this awful disease through support, education, advocacy, 
and research.
  Mr. Galloway's unwavering dedication to raising awareness about 
myositis and supporting individuals battling this disease exemplifies 
the best of the human spirit. His commitment to advocacy and service is 
an inspiration for all of us, and it is with great admiration and 
gratitude that I recognize his contributions today.
  I also extend my sincere thanks to Mr. Galloway and The Myositis 
Association for their selfless dedication and tireless efforts in 
making a difference in the lives of those affected by this awful 
disease.


                The Dangers We Face as a Free Democracy

  Mr. NORMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to respond to one of my colleagues, 
who I think some of you heard, who is supporting what is going on on 
the college campuses today. She described it as peaceful protest.
  Madam Speaker, they are burning buildings. They are tearing up 
campuses. College presidents are not saying one word. This 
administration, this President, is not saying one word about it. 
Teachers, many of whom are tenured, are not saying one word.
  This has got to stop. They have got to have consequences. They have 
got to have sheriffs who are willing to do whatever it takes to stop 
this damage to our institutions and lawlessness that is taking place 
all across this country.
  The illegal immigration that this administration is condoning and 
implementing is unheard of in the history of this Nation. In South 
Carolina, they are giving illegals driver's licenses and registrations 
to vote.
  It is high time this country wakes up to the dangers that we face as 
a free democracy, if we can keep it. The first steps are stopping the 
lawless invasion at the border that, again, is unprecedented in this 
country.
  Laken Riley, the young lady who was killed in Georgia, her only 
mistake was jogging around the campus.
  How many more deaths do we have to have through fentanyl? It is 
insane what is going on in this country.

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