PRAYING FOR ZARIEA PATRICK OF HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL

On 2026-01-08, Representative Jeff Crank (R-CO-5) delivered a floor speech titled "PRAYING FOR ZARIEA PATRICK OF HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL" in the House. The speech addressed healthcare.

PRAYING FOR ZARIEA PATRICK OF HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H228-H229] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1730 PRAYING FOR ZARIEA PATRICK OF HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL (Mr. CRANK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. CRANK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the resilience of Harrison High School senior Zariea Patrick. In 2023, during Zariea's sophomore year, she and her Harrison classmates were playing basketball when Zariea took a hard elbow to the side of her head as she went for a layup, leaving her with a concussion. As her symptoms worsened, an MRI at the hospital confirmed a tumor lodged in the right side of Zariea's brain. What followed were regular trips to the hospital for chemotherapy, which took a terrible toll on her physical well-being. [[Page H229]] In the spring of 2024, they believed that the tumor showed improvement. Unfortunately, she recently learned that she would have to start chemotherapy all over again. Despite this, her perseverance and her bright smile continue to light up the entire community. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in praying for Zariea during her battle with this tumor. ____________________