[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 38 (Wednesday, April 10, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E478]
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HONORING JAMES UKROP FOR HIS DEDICATION TO PROFESSIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL 
                                SERVICES

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                            HON. ERIC CANTOR

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 10, 2002

  Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor James Ukrop for his 
dedication to professional pharmaceutical services. The Virginia 
Pharmacists Association Research and Education Foundation will present 
Mr. Ukrop with the Rx for Excellence Award, in recognition of his 
leadership and commitment to pharmaceutical services.
  The award honors Mr. Ukrop's promotion of public welfare through the 
development of professional pharmaceutical services in the pharmacies 
located in Ukrop's grocery stores. Since the opening of the first 
Ukrop's pharmacy in 1989, Mr. Ukrop has provided leadership and 
innovation in creating first class pharmacies that provide customers 
with extra services, care, convenience, and value.
  Fifteen of the 21 Ukrop's pharmacies have fully operating wellness 
centers that offer nontraditional pharmaceutical services. These 
services include blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose testing, 
cholesterol screening and immunizations. These operations provide a 
convenience and much-needed service to Ukrop's customers.
  Mr. Ukrop's vision and commitment to others has been a driving force 
behind the advancement of the pharmacy profession. His leadership in 
the development of the profession is invaluable and something for which 
we are all extremely grateful. I am honored that such a remarkable 
citizen resides in the seventh district of Virginia.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring James Ukrop for his 
dedication to the people of Virginia and to the profession of pharmacy.

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