[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 332]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        IN HONOR OF SARAH BRACHMAN'S ADVOCACY FOR DOWN SYNDROME

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 12, 2011

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sarah Brachman, the 
National Down Syndrome Society's 2011 Advocate of the Year.
  Sarah Brachman has interned countless hours for my office as well as 
our colleague Congressman Ben Chandler. Some of her duties have 
included, but not limited, to the expansion of membership for the 
Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus while garnering support for 
legislation important to the caucus' initiatives. Sarah single-handedly 
recruited over 30 Members of Congress to join the caucus.
  Sarah courageously speaks with individuals and groups about her daily 
life as an individual who lives with Down syndrome. As a direct result 
of Sarah's dedication and leadership, countless individuals have been 
educated on the concerns of the individuals with Down syndrome.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Sarah Brachman for her devoted service as an advocate 
for Down syndrome.

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