[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22938]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       PAYING TRIBUTE TO BOB SEGA

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 26, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to rise today 
to honor my good friend, Bob Sega, by entering his name in the 
Congressional Record, the official record of the proceedings and 
debates of the United States Congress since 1873. Today, I pay tribute 
to Bob Sega for his advocacy on behalf of cancer patients.
   Bob was diagnosed with cancer in 2005 and has undergone extensive 
treatments to combat the disease. Following his diagnosis, Bob resolved 
to not only fight his own personal battle with cancer, but also assist 
other suffering from the disease, ease the suffering of cancer 
survivors, and advocate for funds for cancer research.
   Bob volunteered to join the Lance Armstrong Foundation's fight 
against cancer and has participated in several LIVESTRONG Challenges 
since 2006. The LIVESTRONG Challenges allow individuals and teams to 
help raise money for the Foundation by holding cycling events. Bob 
participated in his first 100-mile fundraising effort in Orange County, 
California, in June 2006. That year Bob raised over $15,000 for the 
Lance Armstrong Foundation and was invited to the Ride for the Roses, 
the Foundation's main fundraising event, in Austin, Texas.
   Following his first LIVESTRONG Challenge, Bob joined the Cyclists 
Combating Cancer Team and has been riding with them ever since. Bob has 
also participated in the Moad Skinny Tire Festival in both 2007 and 
2008, a 4-day 200-mile event, the Portland LIVESTRONG Challenge, in 
2007 and the Ride for the Roses in 2007. Bob also plans to participate 
in the Portland Challenge in October and next year he and his team are 
planning a ride that will start in a number of locations in the United 
States with all of them meeting in Washington, DC and culminating in 
the participants talking with their Members of Congress about cancer 
research.
   In 2007, Bob rode over 4,800 miles and plans to complete 3,500 miles 
this year as well as raise over $20,000 for the Lance Armstrong 
Foundation. Bob attributes his success to his grassroots methods, which 
include personal solicitation and sponsorships.
   Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor my friend, Bob Sega. His advocacy 
on behalf of cancer research and treatment is commendable and his 
accomplishments with fundraising for the Lance Armstrong Foundation as 
well as riding over 7,000 miles the last 2 years are truly inspiring. I 
applaud Bob for all his success and wish him the best in his future 
endeavors.

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