[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11382]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 2, 2004

  Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speaker, this year, the American 
Lung Association proudly celebrates their 100th Anniversary. On this 
momentous occasion, I would like to recognize this organization for 
their invaluable contributions to our Nation. The American Lung 
Association was founded in 1904 for the purpose of eliminating 
tuberculosis. As they neared that goal in the middle of the century, 
they also turned their attention to research, education, and advocacy 
against other lung ailments, including lung disease and asthma, and 
their environmental triggers. Each year, more than 360,000 Americans 
die of lung disease. Responsible for one in every seven deaths, lung 
disease is the third highest cause of death in America. While the death 
rates for diseases such as heart disease and cancer are beginning to 
decrease, the lung disease death rate is climbing. The American Lung 
Association is needed now more than ever, and I am confident that they 
will continue to fight to end asthma and other respiratory ailments. I 
would like to thank their excellent staff and countless volunteers who 
work around the clock to bring attention to these diseases and educate 
our communities. I am honored to have worked with this association 
during the past ten years in Congress, and I would like to once again 
congratulate the American Lung Association on 100 years of advocacy.

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