[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1197]
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                        A TRIBUTE TO DAN FOSTER

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                         HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 9, 1999

  Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to invite my colleagues to pay 
tribute to Dan Foster on the occasion of National Cancer Survivors Day.
  Dan Foster, a two-year cancer survivor, has long been known for his 
commitment to community service and to enhancing the quality of life 
for all New York City residents. This gathering is a chance for all of 
us to pay tribute to a man who has dedicated his life to helping 
others. Dan Foster truly represents the best of what our community has 
to offer.
  On June 6, 1999, Dan Foster will talk from the Montauk Point 
Lighthouse to St. Patrick's Cathedral, covering a distance of one 
hundred fifty miles, in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day. 
Dan Foster's walk is dedicated to all cancer survivors and in memory of 
those who have succumbed to the disease.
  This walk will also raise funds for Beth Israel Medical Center and 
``The Circle of Hope,'' two organizations who have dedicated themselves 
to finding a cure for cancer. Beth Israel Medical Center has focused 
its efforts on understanding and managing the effects of colorectal 
cancer. ``The Circle of Hope,'' in conjunction with the Catholic 
Medical Center, will be establishing a palliative care program at the 
Bishop Mugavero Geriatric Center in Brooklyn, New York. The facility 
will be designed to provide terminal cancer patients with a sense of 
dignity as they near the end of their lives.
  Dan Foster's dedication to his friends and neighbors can also be seen 
in his columns for Gerritsen Beach Cares' monthly newsletter. In his 
columns, Dan, the organization's Health and Welfare Committee Chairman, 
reminds readers about the importance of regular check ups, exercise and 
proper nutrition as a means of combating the disease.
  Dan Foster has long been known as an innovator and beacon of good 
will to all those with whom he has come into contact. Through his 
dedicated efforts, he has helped to improve my constituents' quality of 
life. In recognition of his many accomplishments on behalf of my 
constituents, I offer my congratulations on his dedication and devotion 
to find a cure for cancer on the occasion of National Cancer Survivors 
Day.

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