[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H7394]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING SLOAN McPHERSON

  (Mr. ROSENDALE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROSENDALE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Montana 
Grizzly defensive end Sloan McPherson from Glendive, Montana. While 
Sloan is a fantastic football player, I recognize him today for his 
lifesaving efforts off the gridiron.
  Every spring, the Montana Griz football team walks the campus 
encouraging people to participate in the National Marrow Be the Match 
Program. Along with encouraging others to join the registry, many 
players selflessly add their own names to the list.
  This past summer, Sloan got a call saying that his stem cells matched 
a patient with life-threatening leukemia and sickle cell anemia. Sloan 
made the decision to potentially pass up the opportunity to begin the 
season with his team and instead flew to Boise, Idaho, to donate his 
stem cells.
  This selfless act resulted in a saved life. When Sloan is asked about 
his donation, he humbly says: When there is someone in need and you can 
help them, you have to do it. I have known Sloan since he was born. He 
lives next door to me. Like his parents, Craig and April, I am proud of 
the young man that he has grown to be.
  The world can use more men like Sloan McPherson.

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