S*0979 Resolution, By Shealy
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ANDREW D. MCVEIGH OF LEXINGTON ON
 THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DOUBLE LUNG TRANSPLANT AND TO ENCOURAGE HIM IN
 HIS ONGOING FIGHT AGAINST PULMONARY FIBROSIS.

   02/04/14  Senate Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 6)

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ANDREW D. MCVEIGH OF LEXINGTON ON THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DOUBLE LUNG TRANSPLANT AND TO ENCOURAGE HIM IN HIS ONGOING FIGHT AGAINST PULMONARY FIBROSIS.

Whereas, Andrew D. McVeigh is a ten-year double lung transplant survivor; and

Whereas, Andrew was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in his teens. Andrew was given only two years to live in his early twenties; and

Whereas, Andrew's doctor refused to put him on the lung transplant list or refer him to Duke University Medical Center. But after much prayer, Andrew contacted Duke University Medical Center on his own and was accepted into their program; and

Whereas, after one year of preparation through physical therapy, he received a double lung transplant on March 12, 2004; and

Whereas, Andrew has faced many obstacles during his recovery, including a battle with lymphoma. Andrew is currently being considered for a re-transplant; and

Whereas, even after facing these obstacles, Andrew is a servant and volunteers with many youth programs in his community; and

Whereas, Andrew has been a tremendous inspiration through his faith, endurance and determination to those who also endure this chronic disease. Andrew is an example of someone who can rise above his limitations to serve others. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate recognize and honor Andrew D. McVeigh of Lexington on the tenth anniversary of his double lung transplant and encourage him in his ongoing fight against pulmonary fibrosis.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Andrew D. McVeigh.