House Joint Resolution 372 recognizes Victoria Arlen and Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation in Chattanooga on the occasion of the 20th annual Possibilities Luncheon. This event serves as a crucial fundraising effort for the hospital's Charity Care Funds, which provide services to patients without insurance coverage. The luncheon will feature Victoria Arlen, an inspiring figure who overcame significant medical challenges, including losing her ability to speak, eat, walk, or move due to rare conditions diagnosed at age eleven. Her journey of recovery and resilience has made her a motivational speaker and a Paralympic athlete.
The resolution commends both Arlen and Siskin Hospital for their dedication to improving the quality of life for individuals in their community. It highlights the importance of the Possibilities Luncheon in supporting those in need of rehabilitation services and celebrates Arlen's personal motto, "Face it, Embrace it, Defy it, Conquer It," which embodies her inspiring journey. The General Assembly extends its best wishes for continued success to both Arlen and the hospital in their future endeavors.