[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14649]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO CHRISTIAN AGUIRRE

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                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 28, 2005

  Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a courageous 
young man, Christian Aguirre, whom I am proud to represent in Congress. 
Christian is 12 years old and attends Christopher Columbus Middle 
School in Canoga Park, California.
  Christian was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease 2 years ago and has 
bravely undergone a series of treatments, many of them painful, since 
that time. Through it all, Christian has maintained his sense of humor 
and has met his challenge with grace and a remarkable outlook.
  I know that his family, friends, doctors, nurses and teachers are 
delighted that Christian is doing well and has been able to return to 
school. The American Cancer Fund for Children recently awarded 
Christian with the ``Courageous Kid'' award. I want to congratulate him 
on receiving this award and ask my colleagues to join me in applauding 
Christian for his optimism and courageous resolve during his battle 
with Hodgkin's disease.

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