September 17, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 149 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                      CONGRATULATING KENNETH COOK

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2019

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to 
congratulate Kenneth Cook, one of the recipients of this year's 
Encompass Health Personal Achievement Award.
  Last October, Kenneth first came to Encompass Health with the 
diagnosis of Guillain Barre. He had very little movement in his lower 
extremities and little strength in his upper extremities. On his first 
day, he needed the help of two therapists to get out of bed.
  Kenneth knew that he had a long road to recovery ahead of him, but he 
was determined to emerge victorious. He never missed a day of therapy 
and always showed up with a positive attitude and willingness to work.
  In four short weeks, Kenneth was able to walk under his own power 
with a walker. He eventually regained his ability to walk without a 
walker and return to work.
  It is thrilling to hear that Kenneth was able to accomplish this with 
hard work and determination. Congratulations once again to Kenneth on 
this recognition.

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