On the recordNovember 29, 2010
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of H. Res. 771, supporting the goals and ideals of a National Mesothelioma Awareness Day. It is a terrible disease, form of cancer, debilitating ailment that is terminal. Madam Speaker, many all over the world have suffered and died from this disease, including a former Member of this body. Bruce F. Vento, a Member who I served with for 19 years died of mesothelioma in the year 2000. He represented Minnesota's Fourth District for 12 terms until his death. I still remember the last time I spoke to Mr. Vento. He was in the back rail there close to the Democratic Cloakroom. So I strongly support and thank the gentleman and gentlelady from Minnesota for offering this and urge all Members to support it. I yield back the balance of my time.
