[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19896]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




COMMENDING AMPUTEES ACROSS AMERICA ON THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS AND MISSION TO 
 INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AMPUTEES AS PEOPLE WITH ACTIVE LIFESTYLES

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 19, 2007

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Amputees Across 
America for their achievements and mission to increase public awareness 
of amputees as people with active lifestyles.
  Amputees Across America is a group of amputees cycling from coast-to-
coast. The riders departed on May 28, 2007 from Tustin, California, and 
arrive in Alexandria, Louisiana on Monday, July 2. The group is riding 
in 150-mile relays, visiting hospitals and local amputee support 
groups. The group will complete their 3,500 mile journey when they 
arrive in Vero Beach, Florida on July 25, 2007.
  While in Alexandria, Amputees Across America cyclists Joe Sapere, 
Abel Cruz, Clifford Clark, and Beasey Hendrix will visit with patients 
and members of a stroke and amputee support group to share stories of 
overcoming their amputations to live healthy, fulfilling lives.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending the 
mission and achievements of Amputees Across America. I acknowledge 
their commendable mission and significant contribution to not only the 
state of Louisiana, but our nation as well.

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