[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E9-E10]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DR. KEN COWAN

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                            HON. MIKE FLOOD

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 2025

  Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the life 
of Dr. Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., whose remarkable service left a lasting 
impact on our communities.
  A native of New York, Dr. Cowan was a Nebraskan by choice, who warmly 
welcomed and quickly embraced life as a proud Cornhusker.
  At the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at the University of 
Nebraska Medical Center, his visionary leadership helped create the 
largest public-private partnership in Nebraska's history.
  Dr. Cowan's achievements reached far beyond Nebraska. He was 
appointed by President George W. Bush to serve on the National

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Cancer Advisory Board from 2002 to 2008, received the 2019 Appreciation 
Award from the Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska, and authored over 240 
scientific papers. His work advanced the field of cancer treatment and 
improved lives Nationwide.
  Drawing from his personal experiences with cancer, both as a 
physician and family member, Dr. Cowan brought empathy and compassion 
to patient care. Known for his warmth and approachability, his legacy 
endures in the lives he touched and the advancements he championed.
  Nebraska's thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Ken Cowan's wife, Dr. 
Alison Freifeld, their two daughters, and extended family. His 
dedication to service and compassion will be dearly missed.

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