[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2357-E2358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNITION OF DR. CHARLES ROARK, NORTHEAST EL PASOAN OF THE YEAR FOR 
                                  1997

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                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 13, 1997

  Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Dr. Charles Roark 
as the Northeast El Pasoan of the Year for 1997. In addition to his 
outstanding work for Hospice, he also

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serves as district 5 school board trustee. Dr. Roark attends home 
education activities and is actively interested in the accomplishments 
of homeschool students.
  Dr. Roark is a past president of the Northeast Civitan Club and past 
district governor for the Great Southwest District of Civitan 
International. He is also a past president of the Northeast Civic 
Leaders Council. Dr. Roark continues with his active involvement in 
boys' baseball and other youth activities in Northeast El Paso. He 
received the highest certification that can be obtained in the health 
care administration as a Fellow American College of Health Executives. 
Dr. Roark is also active in his local church community.
  Dr. Roark is a man of integrity, honesty, and dedication. His love of 
El Paso and his willingness to give himself should be a model for all 
El Pasoans to follow. I am proud to recognize Dr. Roark as the 
Northeast El Pasoan of the Year 1997. He shines as bright as the star 
on our mountain.

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