[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 107 (Wednesday, September 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1449]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


         TRIBUTE TO FRANCIS CARROLL OF WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2000

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of 
Francis R. Carroll of Worcester, Massachusetts. A veteran of the United 
States Navy, for over 32 years Mr. Carroll has worked as a staunch 
advocate for small businesses in developing and administrating health 
insurance products, programs, and benefits, as well as donating his 
time in extensive public and community service.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Carroll has assisted others through his 
professional career and charitable activities. His professional career 
includes currently serving as the CEO and Chairman of the Small 
Business Service Bureau, Inc. (SBSB), a nationwide organization with 
over 50,000 small businesses and self-employed members. Formerly, he 
was the president of the SBSB China Trade Group, which led small 
business trade delegations and conducted studies of the public health 
systems of the People's Republic of China and the People's Republic of 
Vietnam.
  In addition, Mr. Carroll has been a presidential appointee to the 
National Advisory Council, U.S. Small Business Administration and the 
U.S. State Department Trade Development Agency. He was also a founding 
member of the Democratic National Committee, Small Business Council and 
a delegate to the White House Conference on Small Business, appointed 
by Massachusetts Governor Edward J. King and U.S. Senator John Kerry. 
In 1984, Mr. Carroll was one of 25 chosen from the United States as an 
Official Observer of the El Salvador run-off election.
  Most recently Mr. Carroll demonstrated his commitment to the 
community as the General Chairman of the Korean War Memorial Committee 
of Central Massachusetts which sponsored the 50th Anniversary Korean 
War Spectacular Salute to Our Korean War Heroes at Mechanics Hall in 
Worcester, Massachusetts. Other causes Mr. Carroll has given hours of 
service to include the Ireland/Worcester Heart Research Program, the 
McAuley-Nazareth Home for Boys in Massachusetts and the Living Memorial 
Hospital in Lien Hiep, Vietnam. He was formerly a member and commander 
of the Vernon Hill Post 435, American Legion.
  For his service, Mr. Carroll has been awarded with the Leo Z. Gordon 
Humanitarian Award, the American Legion Citizen of the Year Award, and 
the Cathy Donahue Service Award. He was also an honoree at the Year 
2000 Worcester State College Annual Scholarship Tea.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in honoring Francis Carroll for his work and service in the 
Worcester community. He has shown unwavering commitment to the 
community and deserves our recognition and praise. I wish him the best 
of luck in all of his future endeavors.

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