[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[House]
[Pages 6786-6787]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING ``BREAKAWAY FOR CANCER'' CHAMPION VIRGINIA ``DEE'' WILLIAMS OF 
                               LIVERMORE

  (Mr. SWALWELL of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Today, I rise to honor the amazing 
Virginia ``Dee'' Williams of Livermore,

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California, a 12-year survivor of breast cancer who will be honored 
this Saturday as part of Amgen's ``Breakaway From Cancer'' initiative 
at the Amgen Tour of California.
  Dee was chosen as a ``Breakaway From Cancer'' champion because of the 
profound difference that she has made in the lives of cancer patients 
within our community. Dee is a ``call back'' volunteer who talks to 
cancer patients to determine if their needs are being met while 
undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. She also spends time talking with 
recently diagnosed breast cancer patients to help relieve their 
concerns as they're going through this journey.
  As one of the Walnut Creek American Cancer Society ``Look Good, Feel 
Better'' coordinators for Livermore and Pleasanton, Dee teaches women 
who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation how to pick out, take care 
of, and wear wigs, as well as teaching make-up techniques.
  Dee has survived cancer and is still dealing with fibromyalgia and 
arthritis and battling a neurological disorder, but she has not let any 
of that slow her down one bit. She is truly an inspiration, and 
Livermore is lucky to have her, and I am lucky to represent her in the 
United States Congress. I look forward to seeing her this weekend on 
the Amgen Tour.

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