[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E810]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF STEPHEN ROPFOGEL, RECIPIENT OF THE 2002 NEWS-PRESS MAN OF 
                           ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2002

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Stephen 
Ropfogel, who will receive the 2002 Man of Achievement Award at the 
35th annual News-Press Achievements Awards at the Alex Theatre in 
Glendale, California on May 15, 2002. Each year, this award is given to 
a volunteer who demonstrates extraordinary commitment and dedication to 
community service.
  Stephen Ropfogel was nominated by the Glendale Association for the 
Retarded, where he has served as President and Treasurer on the Board 
of Directors for the past four years. He has been vital in educating 
the community about people with disabilities and in creating new ideas 
for fund-raisers for the association. His ``Summer in the City'' 
fundraising program, conducted in partnership with local restaurants, 
is one example of his dedication as an innovative fund-raiser. He also 
was instrumental in implementing a jewelry-making venture by clients at 
the association's Self-Aid Workshop.
  For the past five years, he has served on the Glendale Safe Place 
Executive Committee, which now provides 22 safe locations for 
youngsters to go if they are victims of child abuse or facing other 
dangers. He has also coordinated efforts between the Glendale Sunrise 
Rotary Club and Los Angeles County Medical Alliance for the awareness 
program ``Not Even For A Minute,'' which reminds parents of the dangers 
of leaving youngsters unattended in a vehicle. Stephen is also credited 
with helping to save the annual Days of the Verdugos Parade, a terrific 
community parade honoring Glendale's heritage and an event in which I 
have been privileged to take part.
  For his commitment to making Glendale a better and more caring 
community that treats people with disabilities with compassion and 
dignity, I ask all Members of Congress to join me in congratulating 
Stephen Ropfogel upon receiving the 2002 Man of Achievement Award.

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