[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 113 (Tuesday, September 10, 2002)]
[House]
[Pages H6131-H6132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM A. SCHWARTZ

  (Mr. ISAKSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ISAKSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to mourn the passing of 
William A. Schwartz and to praise his tireless dedication on behalf of 
his fellow man.
  William Schwartz, the CEO of the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, 
died last week; and he died of prostate cancer. Mr. Schwartz is the 
former president and CEO of Cox Enterprises and was president of 
Cannell Communications and First Media Television. He was an 
outstanding citizen of Atlanta, Georgia, and worked tirelessly on 
behalf of many organizations, including the Jewish Federation of 
Greater Atlanta, the Atlanta Ballet, and Temple Sinai, where he was an 
active member.
  In 1994, Mr. Schwartz was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and from 
that day forward he dedicated himself to promoting awareness and 
increasing research to fight prostate cancer. As the volunteer chairman 
of the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, he lobbied effectively for 
increased funding for

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cancer research, and his advocacy benefited men throughout America.
  Though prostate cancer took the life of William Schwartz, his spirit 
and tireless efforts will save the lives of many men.

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