[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8088]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE RELAY FOR LIFE AND THE AMERICAN 
                             CANCER SOCIETY

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 27, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Relay for 
Life, a charity event that has helped us in the war against cancer.
  The Relay for Life celebrates the survivors of cancer and further 
helps to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. It serves to 
bring people from every age group, religious denomination, political 
affiliation, and racial background together in the common cause of 
fighting cancer.
  The American Cancer Society estimates that over 86,880 new cases of 
cancer will alter the lives of Texans this year. When we look at these 
numbers it is important to see past the statistics. This number of 
86,880 represents 86,880 mothers, 86,880 fathers, sisters, brothers, 
best friends, and spouses. This number represents the people that we 
care about the most; this figure impacts our families.
  In keeping with my vow and promise to help keep our families strong 
and healthy, I am honored to provide the participants of this important 
event with both my presence and blessing. I thank all of you for your 
passionate dedication for family, friends, state, and nation.

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