[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 130 (Tuesday, July 29, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E736]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO PHIL GREEN

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 29, 2025

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Phil Green, who passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Phil was an 
incredible father, citizen, and advocate for ALS patients, and he will 
be deeply missed.
  Phil Green's journey was one of resilience, dedication, and advocacy. 
A former walk-on kicker for the 1991 University of Washington National 
Championship football team, Green went on to build a fulfilling life 
with his wife Jennifer and their four children, Arianne, Hunter, 
Parker, and Whitney, in Temecula, California. Unfortunately, he began 
experiencing unexplained muscle weakness in early 2018 and was 
diagnosed with ALS later that year.
  Following his diagnosis, Green became a tireless advocate, working 
with prominent ALS organizations such as Augie's Quest, I AM ALS, and 
others, and he worked with Major League Baseball to raise awareness of 
ALS and Lou Gehrig's day. Beyond advocacy and raising awareness, Green 
was committed to advancing research by partnering with UW Medicine to 
support ALS initiatives at the Center for Translational Muscle Research 
and the Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine. His life 
centered on creating a better future for others with ALS, combining 
personal courage with public advocacy to drive meaningful change.
  Phil is survived by his wife, Jennifer, and four children. I extend 
my personal and heartfelt condolences to the Green family, his friends, 
and everyone fortunate enough to know Phil. Although he may be gone, 
Phil's many contributions have left an enduring legacy. I and many 
others will keep working until we find a cure for ALS.

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