[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23993]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF LIFE

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 7, 2007

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today in 
recognition of a new record for the State of Florida; our first set of 
sextuplets, born this weekend to new parents Karoline and Ben Byler of 
Wesley Chapel in my district.
  As someone who raised 3 wonderful girls, I know the joys of 
motherhood, albeit 1 at a time. The Bylers, who already have a 4-year-
old at home, now get 6 times the challenge of raising young children, 
welcoming 5 little boys and 1 girl into their home.
  The boys were named Brady Christopher, Eli Benjamin, Ryan Patrick, 
Jackson Robert and Charlie Craig. The girl is MacKenzie Margaret.
  Madam Speaker, the residents of my district are like so many others 
around the Nation; good, caring and generous American citizens. Since 
the babies were born this weekend, the parents have been showered with 
gifts and support, including clothing, diapers, baby wipes, baby 
formula, and gift cards.
  While every child is a precious gift, to be blessed with 6 babies at 
one time is truly an accomplishment. In fact, this is the first time in 
Florida history, and only the fourteenth time in the United States that 
sextuplets have been born. My thoughts, prayers and best wishes go out 
to Karoline and Ben Byler as they begin an amazing journey as parents 
to 6 new children while ensuring that the older sister feels just as 
loved.

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