A RESOLUTION honoring Taylor Amie McLeod.
Whereas, Taylor Amie McLeod appeared to be a happy,
healthy toddler, but at the age of 3, Taylor was diagnosed with
cystic fibrosis, a chronic disease affecting the lungs and
digestive systems of about 30,000 children and adults in the
United States;
Whereas, Taylor's condition worsened quickly, and she was
transported to St. Louis Children's Hospital to await a double
lung transplant;
Whereas, Taylor's surgery was a success, but the road to
recovery was not an easy one;
Whereas, Throughout all these difficulties, Taylor remained
strong and steadfast in her determination to make a complete
recovery;
Whereas, On May 30, 2007, Taylor returned home to
Indianapolis; and on August 9, she started high school and
began her life as a "normal teen"; and
Whereas, Taylor Amie McLeod is strong beyond her years;
she has endured more in her short life than most people ever
will, and she has come through it all with grace and courage:
Therefore,
HR 1518/DI 84