[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9821]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             COMMENDING THE WORK OF GEORGE AND GLORIA SMITH

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 23, 2017

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend George and Gloria 
Smith for all of the great work they have done in our community to 
raise awareness and funds for mental health research.
  After the tragic loss of their son, Adam, the Smiths established 
AdamFest in their son's honor--an annual event to raise awareness and 
resources for mental health research. The Smith's steadfast beliefs and 
courage in a time of tragedy has inspired strength within our 
community, and for that I am very grateful. As a mother of three sons, 
my heart aches for the Smith's loss--and I deeply admire and share 
their resolve to ensure that no other family endure the pain they have 
felt. Their story is the reason awareness and research for mental 
illness is essential, and why events such as AdamFest are so important.
  I am extremely grateful to be a part of such a strong community and I 
hope that we can continue to come together and share our support for 
one another. Mr. Speaker, again I want to formally thank George and 
Gloria Smith for all of the great work they have done for our 
community.

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