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On the recordOctober 22, 2013
I thank the distinguished gentlelady from Florida. He has worked with me over the last two sessions, Mr. Speaker, in providing extra funding for post-traumatic stress disorder to a center that is in Houston, Texas, but also dealing with additional research on triple-negative breast cancer that might have an impact not only on the military population of women but also with women around the Nation. Bill was like that, if I might. Congressman Bill Young, Chairman Bill Young was like that, always extending, always sharing. He has a special place in my heart because my late mother is from St. Petersburg, Florida. But I would say that he should have a special place in the hearts of all Americans because if you ever want to see exemplified a grand and stately gentleman who had nothing in his heart but the love and respect and admiration for this Nation, it was our dear friend, the Honorable Bill Young. To his family, I say to them, we love him, and we extend our deepest sympathies. Thank you, my dear friend. You have served well. I hope that you will rest well. May God bless him, and God bless his family.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas

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