E716 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 2011 that the most effective way to do this is to dra- uals about the importance of diet and exercise REPEALING PREVENTION AND matically improve K–12 math and science and motivated them to adopt healthy lifestyles. PUBLIC HEALTH FUND education. They will achieve this end through He is also aggressively combating the child- SPEECH OF increasing the production of more, and more hood obesity epidemic with the Our Kids’ effective, math and science educators, Health initiative and by working with legislators HON. ANNA G. ESHOO strengthening the skills of existing classroom to bring physical education back into our OF CALIFORNIA teachers through training programs, and ex- schools. The impact of Dr. Cooper’s work IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES panding the pipeline of students with the de- spans across the globe; I know he has made Wednesday, April 13, 2011 sire and preparation to pursue science, tech- our world a healthier place. nology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) The House in Committee of the Whole in higher education. His family, friends, colleagues, and patients House on the State of the Union had under As the Commerce, Justice, Science Sub- will gather to honor him at Health Needs a consideration the bill (H.R. 1217) to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund: committee Ranking Member, I have had the Hero on May 22, 2011 in Austin, Texas. I am opportunity to hear witnesses testify to the in- delighted to join them in recognizing Dr. Coo- Ms. ESHOO. Madam Chair, I rise in opposi- credible discoveries and innovations currently per’s many achievements and contributions to tion to H.R. 1217, a bill to repeal the Preven- underway to address some of our nation’s the health and medical fields. Mr. Speaker, I tion and Public Health Fund. most pressing concerns—energy security, ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in rec- Prevention works. It’s the best way to keep global climate change and human health and ognizing Dr. Cooper. costs down and keep people healthy. For decades our healthcare system has development. These same experts have re- been designed to treat patients once they’re peated the same refrain—absent a significant f sick. This is inefficient and costly. The Preven- change in course, the United States is poised tion and Public Health Fund included in to lose our global supremacy in scientific dis- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2011 VI- healthcare reform is finally starting to change covery and enterprise. I am greatly encour- ENNA VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION this backward system and invest efforts to aged that NMSI has taken on this challenge DAY HONOREES keep people healthy. and is engaging a diverse range of partners to The Fund is important because it offers develop a new generation of mathematicians, flexibility—grants are awarded to states, com- engineers and researchers. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY munities, and local public health groups to im- I would specifically like to take this oppor- OF VIRGINIA plement local prevention programs that work tunity to recognize one of NMSI’s founding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for the local community. sponsors, the ExxonMobil Foundation. In a Any person in this chamber who is con- show of great community-mindedness and Thursday, April 14, 2011 cerned about the rising cost of healthcare in corporate responsibility, ExxonMobil has com- our country should be embracing the Preven- mitted $125 million to NMSI. These funds, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, it tion and Public Health Fund. Study after study among other purposes, will go to increase ac- is my great honor to recognize outstanding has proven that prevention saves money. This cess to and successful completion of Ad- citizens of our community. Each year, the legislation willfully ignores this fact and in- vanced Placement courses in the nation’s high Town of Vienna celebrates the extraordinary stead, favors an ‘‘every man for himself’’ ap- schools. I have long been an advocate of the contributions of its residents with a ‘‘Volunteer proach. AP program, and other efforts to increase rigor Recognition Day’’ to honor those individuals Is it any wonder why we spend more on and college-readiness for all students in all and organizations who have been nominated healthcare than any country in the world with schools. I am grateful to have such a partner, by members of the community for their com- lackluster results? Other nations are out-in- and to have the opportunity to engage with mitment to improving the community. vesting us in prevention, public health infra- NMSI, ExxonMobil and others committed to structure, and primary care. Smart healthcare Communities are only as strong as the resi- addressing this critical question of global com- saves money. petitiveness. dents who live there. Through their selfless Unfortunately, we’re also considering sev- Difficult budget times call for creative solu- actions, civic activists improve the quality of eral bills this week to eliminate healthcare and tions and I believe it would serve Members of life for all and help improve their towns and none of them are wise. Efforts to chip away at this body well to turn attention to these inno- neighborhoods. The recipients of the 2011 Vi- the first meaningful health reform our country vative public-private partnerships which serve enna Volunteer Recognition Honors are shin- has ever seen are shortsighted and foolish our nation’s young people and economic fu- ing examples of how each of us can contribute . . . even worse is to take away basic preven- ture well. to the betterment of our communities. tive health services that women already have. f I am pleased to recognize the following indi- Ninety seven percent of the services Planned IN HONOR OF KENNETH H. viduals for their accomplishments: Robert Parenthood provides have nothing to do with COOPER, M.D., M.P.H. Borgatti, Harold Bonacquist, Miles Bowen, abortion and everything to do with family plan- Sydney Bowen, Linda Collins, Mike Davis, ning, diabetes care, vaccines, physicals, and, HON. PETE SESSIONS Alma Frank, Laurie Harmon, L.F. Jennings, for men, testicular cancer screenings. Elimi- Steve Kenney, Mark Lander, Ann Martin, Mar- nating funding for the preventive services of OF TEXAS Planned Parenthood will increase the number IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES jorie Midili, John ‘‘Jack’’ Reichert, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Tim Sampson and family, John Shults, of abortions in our country and reverse the Thursday, April 14, 2011 Susan Stillman, Anne Stuntz, Howard Svigals, positive results of mammograms and cervical care. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Dorothy Evans, Bill Farrell, Mike Garbacz, Ju- recognize Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., I urge my colleagues to vote against these lius Hankin, Jean Jennings, Marcie Lee, Harry efforts. my friend, renowned physician, and the Father Mason, Ralph Nider, Eileen (Casey) Tarr, f of Aerobics. June Terry, Maria Alvarez-Lundie, Diane Eck- The importance of cardiovascular exercise ert, Sara Freund, Cynthia Kohrmann, Sharmila HONORING TOMMY MARSH FOR and fitness in our world today can be attrib- Rao, Deborah Roney, Katie Wolffe, Liz WINNING THE LESSONS OF THE uted to the dedicated efforts of Dr. Cooper. DiFrancisco, Barbara Mackie Franklin and Dan AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERI- Throughout his career, Dr. Cooper has fo- Mulville. ENCE WRITING CONTEST cused on preventive medicine and his work has revolutionized the physical fitness world. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me HON. JOE COURTNEY Aside from working with the National Aero- in thanking these individuals and in congratu- OF CONNECTICUT nautics Space Administration (NASA) to create lating them on their contributions to their com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a fitness program for astronauts and designing munity. Civic engagement is what defines a the ‘‘Cooper test’’ used by the military to as- community, and it is thanks to these individ- Thursday, April 14, 2011 sess fitness, Dr. Cooper also trained the 1970 uals that Vienna will remain a wonderful place Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Brazilian soccer team to a World Cup victory. to call home. Their contributions and leader- to recognize Tommy Marsh as a winner of the At the local, national, and international levels, ship have been a great benefit to our commu- second annual Lessons of the African-Amer- Dr. Cooper has educated numerous individ- nity and truly merit our highest praise. ican Experience Creative Writing Contest.

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KOMEN As an instrument of our Lord’s heart ® Month is a time to reflect on the struggles and FOR THE CURE Oh how you fine faith, has so done its part triumphs of our nation’s past. The lessons To bring a Congress through storms and dark learned during this month continue to serve as HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON All but with, the light of your fine heart And our Lord’s word, casting out the dark the stepping stones of our nation’s future. OF TEXAS Tommy’s essay eloquently embraces this be- And we will miss your kind warm face IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And your inspiring call to God, on each new lief. Thursday, April 14, 2011 day Tommy’s essay shows a remarkable enthu- And your warm heart, filled with such grace siasm for learning that is inspiring to all. He Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Forever, in our hearts you shall hold a place creatively discusses Rosa Parks and Wael Mr. Speaker, understanding the basics regard- For your blessings bestowed upon us all Ghonim, describing how one defiant act has ing risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of Answering our Lord’s call, call to faith the power to affect an entire nation. For this, breast cancer, has made a positive continuous For such people, Heaven so holds a place his essay was among the winners selected. journey towards better management and vic- For such men of grace f tory over the disease. The American Cancer In honor of father Dan Coughlin, and all of Society in 2010 estimated that among U.S. the hearts you have touched over the years PERSONAL EXPLANATION women there would be more than 207,000 . . . bless you—Albert Carey Caswell. new cases of invasive breast cancer and near- f ly 40,000 breast cancer deaths. HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER INTRODUCTION OF THE MEDICARE However, despite the alarming numbers, OF NEW YORK ACCESS TO REHABILITATION there remains hope for a cure of this disease. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ACT OF 2011 Because of the efforts of Nancy G. Brinker Thursday, April 14, 2011 who lost her sister to the fight of breast can- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I was un- cer, Ms. Brinker has done everything in her HON. XAVIER BECERRA avoidably detained on official business and power to fulfill her promise of ending breast OF CALIFORNIA missed rollcall vote No. 263. Had I been cancer forever. And, I am proud that the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ® present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall Susan G. Komen for the Cure , is Thursday, April 14, 2011 vote No. 263. headquartered in my District, the 30th Con- f gressional District of Texas. Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- Beyond leading the charge of eradicating port of the bipartisan Medicare Access to Re- IN RECOGNITION OF MS. TERI breast cancer for women in the United States, habilitation Act of 2011 which Representative O’CONNOR Susan G. Komen for the Cure® remains the JAMES GERLACH and I are introducing today. premier global leader at the forefront of the This important bill repeals the monetary caps HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. breast cancer movement since their 1982 in- that limit beneficiary access to medically nec- OF NEW JERSEY ception. Komen has significantly contributed to essary outpatient physical therapy, occupa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the advancement of breast cancer research, tional therapy, and speech-language pathology services. Senators BEN CARDIN and SUSAN Thursday, April 14, 2011 education, advocacy, health services and so- cial support programs in the United States and COLLINS are introducing this legislation in the Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to through partnerships in more than 50 coun- Senate. recognize Ms. Teri O’Connor, the recipient of tries as sustained by more than 100,000 vol- To remove all uncertainty for Medicare the 2011 Women of Distinction Award pre- unteers who work in a network of 124 affiliates beneficiaries about being able to receive the sented by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. worldwide. Further, the organization is attrib- appropriate therapy, the bipartisan Medicare Ms. O’Connor has demonstrated unwavering uted to investing more than $1.9 billion to the Access to Rehabilitation Act of 2011 creates a commitment to serving the people of Mon- fight for breast cancer for women. I applaud stable payment environment so that health mouth County. Ms. O’Connor’s devotion is un- the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® for their professionals can focus on providing quality doubtedly deserving of this body’s recognition. accomplishments, dedication, and commitment health care. Rehabilitation services provided Ms. O’Connor is currently the County Ad- to unparalleled breast cancer advocacy efforts. by physical therapists, occupational therapists, ministrator for Monmouth County and man- As global citizens, by educating women about and speech-language pathologists are essen- ages the day-to-day operations of 60 county the available predictive screening and preven- tial to assisting individuals reach their highest departments comprised of over 3,000 employ- tive care, we can successfully help our functional level possible and the monetary ees. Her responsibilities include supervising, women, mothers, sisters and daughters to live caps are inconsistent with this objective. directing and managing all county administra- longer, healthier lives. A March 2008 Center for Medicare and tive departments, divisions and offices. She is Medicaid Services, CMS, study provided evi- f also responsible for carrying out the policies dence that enforcement of the monetary caps and directives of the Board of Chosen A MAN OF GRACE could cause Medicare beneficiaries harm Freeholders. In addition to her duties as Coun- since it may require them to delay necessary ty Administrator, Ms. O’Connor admirably HON. JOE WILSON medical care, force others to assume higher serves as Administrator and Freeholder Rep- out-of-pocket costs, and disrupt the continuum OF SOUTH CAROLINA resentative to the Emergency Management of care for many seniors and individuals with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Homeland Security Working Group since disabilities. Specifically, the study dem- 2002. She has also supervised the County In- Thursday, April 14, 2011 onstrated that the sickest patients who suf- surance Office for 13 years. Ms. O’Connor is Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- fered from Parkinson’s disease or who have currently Freeholder Liaison to the Freehold er, I submit the following: multiple medical problems were most likely to Center Partnership as well as County Rep- A exceed the monetary caps. resentative to Freehold’s Downtown Planning A man Since inclusion of the caps in the Balanced & Design Committee. Through her personal, A man of grace Budget Act of 1997, both Democratic and Re- professional and community achievements, Our Lord, upon this place publican Congresses and Administrations Ms. O’Connor embodies the mission of the Had so placed have interceded to prevent their implementa- As a true reflection of His face Girl Scouts to help young girls build courage, All in this temple of democracy’s faith tion and enforcement citing the negative im- confidence and character. This shrine our forefathers had so embraced pact the caps would have on elderly patients’ Mr. Speaker, please join me in leading this For America was founded on such faith access to necessary services. Most recently, body in congratulating Ms. O’Connor for re- For no other experiment has since been Congress extended through 2011 the existing ceiving the prestigious Women of Distinction raised medical exceptions process that gives the

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