[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2982]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE VASCULAR BIRTHMARK FOUNDATION

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                          HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 1, 2004

  Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the House of Representatives, 
I would like to take this time to honor an extraordinary organization. 
The Vascular Birthmark Foundation is dedicated to changing the lives of 
those children who were born with vascular birthmarks or tumors, such 
as hemangiomas and port wine stains.
  Vascular birthmarks occur in approximately 40,000 children born 
annually. One in 10 children is born with a vascular birthmark; and of 
these children, one in 100 is born with a birthmark that will require 
the attention of a medical specialist.
  Such a birthmark can have a huge impact on the life of the child and 
his or her family. Fortunately, the Vascular Birthmark Foundation 
exists to lend support and help to those affected.
  The New York-based Vascular Birthmark Foundation promotes public 
awareness of vascular birthmarks, provides educational resources, funds 
research projects, and helps families and individuals receive the 
information and support they deserve.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing May 15, 2004, the National 
Vascular Birthmark Foundation Awareness Day.

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