[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 66 (Tuesday, May 24, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                        RECOGNITION OF JOHN BOPP

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                      HON. GEORGE J. HOCHBRUECKNER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 1994

  Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding citizen from the First Congressional District on Long 
Island, NY, who is retiring after 12 years of service. John Bopp has 
served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy and his community with 
an unceasing fervor which we are here today to recognize.
  For the past 12 years, John has served at the Division of Veterans' 
Affairs, counseling Long Island veterans and their families concerning 
their benefits. John also worked with veterans while employed at the 
New York State Department of Labor. For 6 years, John interviewed and 
referred veterans and constantly investigated employment opportunities 
for those seeking work.
  John has also been an adviser to several commissions. He has served 
on the advisory council at the Veterans Medical Center in Northport, 
NY, as well as the State Senate Veterans Advisory Council. As a 
consultant to the Long Island State Veterans Home, John aided in the 
design and planning of the nursing home which now provides care for 
over 350 veterans. Finally, as counselor to the American Legion Boys' 
State, John helped foster educational initiatives by advising local 
students concerning the framework and processes of the Federal 
Government.
  The activities of this inspiring Long Islander continue into his 
personal and community life as well. As devoted parents, John and his 
wife Marian have raised four wonderful sons. John is an honorary member 
of the Family Service League of Long Island, as well as a cubmaster for 
his sons' scout troops. He sits on the Sacred Heart School Educational 
Advisory Board and the Disabled American Service Officers Board. John 
was ordained to the Permanent Deaconate of the Roman Catholic Church 
and serves as a deacon at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Mattituck, 
NY.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise with my fellow 
Long Islanders in recognition of this great man. I applaud his 
involvement, and I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

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