[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 15, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Pennsylvania (Ms. Dean) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, National Women's Health Week 
empowers women and girls to prioritize their unique health journeys.
  A crucial part of that journey is education, prevention, and early 
detection for illness and disease, like ovarian cancer.
  Globally, ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer among 
women, most of whom are over 60 years old. In the United States, the 
American Cancer Society estimates that this year, more than 19,000 
women will receive a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, and more than 12,000 
women will die from ovarian cancer.
  It is a frequently missed or misdiagnosed disease, there is no 
routine screening, and it is not always included as part of an annual 
gynecological exam like other cancers of the female reproductive 
system.
  I saw this firsthand with my mother's diagnosis and death, within 
just weeks of her diagnosis of ovarian cancer many years ago, how 
devastating ovarian cancer can be and how fast it can claim a loved 
one. We must do better for our mothers, our grandmothers, our 
grandchildren, our sisters, and our friends.
  We must raise awareness, bolster research and education, and pass 
legislation that prioritizes women's healthcare and saves lives. Our 
health and our stories matter.


                   Honoring Rev. Dr. John E. Douglas

  Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I pause now to start with 
something that is of local color and recognizes a man of faith.
  I rise today to recognize Reverend Dr. John E. Douglas of Antioch 
Baptist Church in North Hills, Pennsylvania, as he celebrates 30 years 
as a pastor.
  I first met Pastor Douglas a dozen years ago when I served in the 
Pennsylvania House for Montgomery County. As I was still getting to 
know our district, he did not hesitate to welcome me to his church and 
to introduce me to his neighborhood, which perfectly encompassed his 
warmth and unwavering commitment to the Antioch community.
  Each week, he faithfully leads his congregation in beautiful services 
with song, prayer, and a welcoming spirit to all. He is a man of family 
and of faith.
  Yet, his devotion does not stop there. Pastor Douglas has made 
Antioch Baptist Church an integral part of the surrounding community as 
well, a home for town halls and community gatherings, again, where all 
are welcome, including me.
  I am just one of the so many people who have been guided by his 
grace, his faith, his leadership, and his friendship, which will 
continue to grow and shape North Hills and the greater community for 
years to come.
  Congratulations to Pastor Douglas on 30 years of hard work, faith, 
and joy. The Antioch family and I are blessed to know him.

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