[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5063]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO MARY LORRAINE WOOD BORMAN

 Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I would like to honor Mary Lorraine 
Wood Borman of Fayetteville, AR, as this week's Arkansan of the Week 
for her commitment to the National Down Syndrome Society as a self-
advocate ambassador for the great State of Arkansas. Her advocacy to 
improve the quality of life for those living with down syndrome is 
noteworthy, and she is a joy and inspiration to many across the state.
  Outside of her work as an activist, Mary is an involved and 
multitalented junior at Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, AR. 
Not only does she excel academically--as indicated by her track record 
as an honor roll student--but she is also a gifted athlete and has won 
awards in swimming events at the Arkansas State Special Olympic Games 
for 3 years. Mary is also a talented dancer and actress, specializing 
in hip-hop, jazz, and the waltz.
  I recently had the pleasure of meeting Mary when she visited my 
Washington, DC, office while in town for the Buddy Walk hosted each 
year by the National Down Syndrome Society. Because of Mary's advocacy 
and compelling reasoning, I cosponsored the ABLE to Work Act of 2016 
shortly after our meeting. This bill will help persons with 
disabilities save additional amounts in their ABLE accounts.
  Mary has big dreams, and I am confident she will achieve them. I look 
forward to keeping track of her many accomplishments.
  Arkansas is lucky to have someone like Mary Borman fighting to make 
our State a better place, and I applaud her for her work. Her story is 
a testimony of the spirit of Arkansans, and I am certain it will 
inspire others to take action on causes that they believe in.

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