[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 147]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              LAUREN HILL

  (Mr. MESSER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor a remarkable young 
woman from Indiana's Sixth Congressional District, 19-year-old Lauren 
Hill.
  Last year, this Lawrenceburg native was diagnosed with DIPG, a 
terminal form of brain cancer. Since then, Lauren has become a national 
symbol of courage and hope for those impacted by this terrible disease.
  This selfless young woman inspired the Nation last November by 
fulfilling her dream of playing in an NCAA basketball game, despite 
having an inoperable brain tumor. Lauren not only played, but scored 4 
points for the Mount St. Joseph's Lions.
  She then set an ambitious goal: to raise $1 million for DIPG research 
before the end of 2014. During a telethon on Tuesday, December 30th, 
she surpassed that goal.
  I commend Lauren for her continued courage and applaud the steps she 
has taken to find a cure for pediatric brain cancer.
  Lauren, you make your community, your State, and your country proud.

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