The tribute from Congressman Hastings
I am not too savy like Steph for this just learnning this blog thing. I always felt it was private and not for my eyes until she died. I looked every now and then but only when she shared with me in the hospital did I give any input. She is wonderful, kind and loving so much to miss. see Article below I do not think I attached it right in previous entry.
Congressional Record: June 14, 2007 (Extensions)]
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HONORING THE MEMORY OF STEPHANIE N. STEELE
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HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS
of florida
in the house of representatives
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate
the life of Stephanie N. Steele, of Port St. Lucie, Florida. Ms. Steele
was a very talented artist who died recently at just 21 years of age,
after fighting a long and valiant battle against cystic fibrosis. I
first became aware of her great courage and remarkable skill in 2002,
when she was the subject of a feature story in The Palm Beach Post.
Despite her disability, Ms. Steele remained optimistic throughout her
short life. She painted beautiful murals that attracted widespread
attention and brought cheer to everyone who knew her. Ms. Steele was
known for her sparkling personality and her sweet demeanor. In addition
to her art, she was an accomplished writer, compiling 27 journals about
her life. She underwent two lung transplants, both of which her body
rejected.
I join her family and friends in grieving this great loss. It is
because of such tragedies that I serve on the Cystic Fibrosis Caucus in
the House of Representatives. I will continue to fight for more funding
for research into a cure for cystic fibrosis and related diseases.
We all owe a debt of gratitude to Stephanie Steele for what she
taught us about living with dignity and never admitting defeat. The
best way we can honor her memory is to rededicate ourselves to finding
a cure for cystic fibrosis so that no one else is taken from us before
they can fulfill their life's potential.
____________________
Congressional Record: June 14, 2007 (Extensions)]
[Page E1297]
From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:cr14jn07-32]
HONORING THE MEMORY OF STEPHANIE N. STEELE
______
HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS
of florida
in the house of representatives
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate
the life of Stephanie N. Steele, of Port St. Lucie, Florida. Ms. Steele
was a very talented artist who died recently at just 21 years of age,
after fighting a long and valiant battle against cystic fibrosis. I
first became aware of her great courage and remarkable skill in 2002,
when she was the subject of a feature story in The Palm Beach Post.
Despite her disability, Ms. Steele remained optimistic throughout her
short life. She painted beautiful murals that attracted widespread
attention and brought cheer to everyone who knew her. Ms. Steele was
known for her sparkling personality and her sweet demeanor. In addition
to her art, she was an accomplished writer, compiling 27 journals about
her life. She underwent two lung transplants, both of which her body
rejected.
I join her family and friends in grieving this great loss. It is
because of such tragedies that I serve on the Cystic Fibrosis Caucus in
the House of Representatives. I will continue to fight for more funding
for research into a cure for cystic fibrosis and related diseases.
We all owe a debt of gratitude to Stephanie Steele for what she
taught us about living with dignity and never admitting defeat. The
best way we can honor her memory is to rededicate ourselves to finding
a cure for cystic fibrosis so that no one else is taken from us before
they can fulfill their life's potential.
____________________