[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6795]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION

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                            HON. TOM MARINO

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 2011

  Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Central 
Susquehanna Valley Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease 
Association.
  The American Parkinson Disease Association helps over 1.5 million 
Americans who live with this progressive disorder of the central 
nervous system. This year, the APDA is celebrating its 50th 
anniversary, currently sponsoring 45 chapters which focus on local 
fundraising efforts and awareness, 55 information and referral centers 
which serve the needs of those with the disease and their caretakers, 
and over 1,000 support groups throughout the United States. The APDA 
has worked tirelessly over the past 50 years in fulfilling their 
mission to ``Ease the Burden--Find the Cure'' through research, patient 
and family services and education.
  In conjunction with Geisinger HealthSouth, the Central Susquehanna 
Valley Chapter has hosted this Walk-A-Thon on Sunday May 1, 2011, to 
increase awareness across the state of Pennsylvania, and I am honored 
to be included in such a noble and selfless cause.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor those who work with the 
American Parkinson Disease Association. I commend the efforts of the 
Central Susquehanna Valley Chapter and Geisinger HealthSouth in hosting 
this Walk-A-Thon and advancing Parkinson's disease research across the 
country.

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