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Cynthia Axne was mentioned in HONORING JEFF RAINES AS IOWAN OF THE WEEK..... on page E1043 covering the 2nd Session of the 117th Congress published on Oct. 14 in the Congressional Record.

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HONORING JEFF RAINES AS IOWAN OF THE WEEK

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HON. CYNTHIA AXNE

of iowa

in the house of representatives

Friday, October 14, 2022

Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of Representatives to join me in recognizing Jeff Raines, President of the Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association, as Iowan of the Week. April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, so there is no better time to recognize the amazing work Jeff and his team are doing to help Iowans living with this disease.

The American Parkinson Disease Association is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson's disease, with local chapters across the county. The organization works tirelessly to help the approximately one million people in the United States that struggle with Parkinson's disease to live their life to the fullest in the face of a chronic neurological disorder.

The American Parkinson Disease Association has raised and invested more than $226 million to provide outstanding patient services, educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to solve the mysteries of Parkinson's disease, with the ultimate goal of putting an end to the illness.

Jeff has been a tireless advocate for combating Parkinson's disease, educating the community about the illness, and a community advocate for seniors for over 12 years. Jeff believes that with the right research and development, Parkinson's disease can be a treatable disease that we are able to subside as a community. His day-to-day efforts are helping local families navigate challenging circumstances and moving the needle on an issue that affects Iowans across the state.

I admire Jeff's mission to educate his neighbors, use his voice to advocate for those in need, and his goal to ultimately cure Parkinson's disease. His leadership and determination are helping to create a future without Parkinson's disease, a goal we can all get behind. It is my pleasure to name him Iowan of the Week.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 163(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 163(2)

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