Honoring the life and legacy of Kylie Kupperman and supporting the designation of November 13, 2026, as "Kylie's Day".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1659 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1659

Honoring the life and legacy of Kylie Kupperman and supporting the designation of November 13, 2026, as ``Kylie's Day''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 12, 2026

Mr. Gottheimer (for himself, Mr. Bacon, and Ms. McBride) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and legacy of Kylie Kupperman and supporting the designation of November 13, 2026, as ``Kylie's Day''.

Whereas Kylie Kupperman was born on November 13, 2005, in Englewood, New Jersey, to Hayley and Adam Kupperman, and grew up in Chappaqua, New York; Whereas Kylie was a beloved daughter and a loving older sister to Jared and Alexa; Whereas just weeks before her 4th birthday, Kylie was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare and fast-growing pediatric brain tumor; Whereas Kylie underwent surgery, followed by months of chemotherapy and proton therapy, before being declared cancer free; Whereas Kylie was affectionately known as ``Smiley Kylie'' for her enduring smile, even in the most difficult moments of her illness and treatment; Whereas Kylie faced lasting effects of treatment on her growth and learning, yet persevered in her education and loved Yankee games, ballet, and performing in dance recitals; Whereas Kylie loved the color pink; Whereas Kylie earned a merit scholarship to her first-choice college, the University of Delaware, where she pursued her passion for fashion design and product innovation; Whereas just as Kylie was beginning her freshman year at the University of Delaware, her cancer returned; Whereas Kylie's cancer spread to areas of her brain where surgery was not possible; and Whereas Kylie passed on September 10, 2025, at the age of 19: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) honors the life of Kylie Kupperman and recognizes the joy, kindness, courage, and love of pink that she shared with her family, friends, and communities; (2) supports the designation of ``Kylie's Day'' in celebration of her life and legacy; (3) urges support for the ``Kylie's Voices for Childhood Cancer Act'' to ensure voices for pediatric cancer patients always have a seat at the table; and (4) encourages individuals and communities to observe ``Kylie's Day'' by wearing pink in her honor. <all>