John Rice Carter: “Last month, in October, I had a young lady, Jessica Huber, and her father come to my Round Rock office and tell me a…”

“Last month, in October, I had a young lady, Jessica Huber, and her father come to my Round Rock office and tell me a great story of survival. I am introducing legislation on behalf of this 13-year-old, Jessica Huber of Leander, Texas, and all who have shown the real meaning of survival, and we have great examples every day in our armed services-- who are serving in harm's way on our behalf--of their strong heart of survival. In Jessica's case, on November 19, 2002, Jessica was nearly killed after her mother, while under the influence of prescription drugs and illegal drugs, ran a red light and crashed. Jessica's father experienced a parent's worst nightmare when doctors had given up hope that she would survive. But those doctors didn't know Jessica. Like all Texans, she didn't just give up. She underwent multiple blood transfusions and surgeries, and she endured painful rehab. There were many dark days for this brave young woman. Despite the extraordinary odds against her--and all said the odds were against her--I am glad to report that Jessica is living a happy, healthy, and productive life in my district. Jessica's journey reminds us all of the indomitable nature of the human spirit and of our basic desires to persevere in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds and challenges.…”