[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 115 (Thursday, July 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4592]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING GLIOBLASTOMA AWARENESS DAY

  (Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to raise awareness 
for the millions of patients, families, and caregivers who are battling 
glioblastoma.
  Glioblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in the U.S., 
with 14,490 new cases diagnosed last year.
  Recently, I introduced a bipartisan resolution expressing support for 
the designation of July 17, 2024, as the Glioblastoma Awareness Day. 
This resolution increases glioblastoma awareness, which is critical to 
research and treatment advancements and brings hope to those fighting 
this devastating disease.
  This is personal to me, as my wife, Patty, battles glioblastoma.
  Together, we will continue to build on the progress we have made as 
we search for a cure. I thank my colleagues for their support in 
bringing the crucial legislation to raise awareness by designating July 
17, 2024, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day to the House floor and across 
America. In God we trust.

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