[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 22093-22094]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO DENISE ASHBAUGH

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Denise Ashbaugh in 
commemoration of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Denise is 
a 17-year survivor of breast cancer who has dedicated herself to the 
fight to eradicate breast cancer.
  Denise has exhibited unparalleled commitment to the push for breast 
cancer awareness in Southern Nevada. She has served both as the vice 
president and president of the Las Vegas, Nevada, Chapter of the Susan 
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. She has organized volunteers to 
conduct fundraising events, educational events, support groups and 
early detection programs. Denise also participated in establishing the 
MammoVan, a state-wide program to provide mammography to underserved 
and uninsured women, and a local news station's buddy check program.
  At the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's National 
Headquarters, Denise was the National Spokeswoman for the Cure. She 
also served as Special Program Director of Board Breaks for the Cure, a 
national fundraising and breast cancer awareness program that she 
conceived and developed. She represented the Foundation on national 
talk shows, ad campaigns, speaking engagements, and local news 
networks. Denise's dedication and commitment to this cause has not only 
increased awareness in her own community, but nationwide.
  Currently, Denise is involved with breast care specialists and other 
experts in developing a breast prosthetic device that can be worn 
immediately after mastectomies. She is personally working to provide 
these devices free to underserved breast cancer patients. As a result 
of her activism, Denise has been designated as a Lifetime Honorary Mrs. 
United States and has received numerous other awards including the 
Governor's Certificate of Commendation.
  Throughout her years of extensive commitment to the fight against 
breast cancer, Denise has maintained a balanced family life. She is a 
loving wife and mother of two outstanding children. Through her 
example, she has instilled in her children the importance of community 
service, civic involvement and positive activism.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to honor Denise Ashbaugh on the floor 
of the House today. Denise has not only made a difference in our 
community through her commitment to breast cancer education and 
fundraising, but she has been a beacon of hope for countless women and 
families who have confronted the challenges of breast cancer. Her 
tireless dedication and unwavering optimism, despite her own health 
challenges, is truly admirable. I commend Denise for her leadership in 
the fight against breast cancer and I thank her for her incredible 
commitment to this most important cause.

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