On the recordAugust 1, 2012
I thank the gentleman from Illinois for yielding, and I commend him for his hard work on this important bill. I rise in support of the bill, H.R. 3187, the March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act of 2011. This legislation recognizes the tremendous achievements of the March of Dimes in protecting the health of infants and mothers across the United States. Founded by President Franklin Roosevelt, as was noted, in 1938, the March of Dimes was instrumental in eradicating polio. The organization then turned its sights on birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. For decades, the March of Dimes has been on the forefront of medical research. It educates parents and medical professionals about healthy pregnancies and has helped significantly expand access to neonatal intensive care for premature and sick infants. {time} 2030 H.R. 3187 recognizes the accomplishments of this great American success story of goodwill and public service, and it celebrates the 75th anniversary of the March of Dimes through a commemorative coin. I'm pleased to have been an original cosponsor of this important bill, and I urge my colleagues to join us in paying a fitting tribute to an organization known as the ``champion for all babies.''
