[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 147 (Thursday, November 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2024-E2025]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF DOUGLAS H. DITTRICK

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                           HON. MARGE ROUKEMA

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002

  Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
an outstanding member of our community and northern New Jersey--Douglas 
H. Dittrick, who on November 18, 2002, will be honored by the Northern 
New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America as one of 2002's ``Good 
Scouts.'' I am privileged to know Doug as a constituent, a counselor, 
and, most important, a valued friend.
  Mr. Speaker, it is impossible to list all of the contributions Doug 
has made to New Jersey as a businessman, as a civic leader, and as a 
philanthropist. Doug is an outstanding example of the type of person 
who makes Bergen County, our State, and our Nation such a wonderful 
place.
  As President and CEO of Douglas Communications Corporation II, Doug 
has been a leader and pioneer in the telecommunications industry for 
more than twenty-five years. He has served as Chairman of the National 
Cable Television Association, and has been honored as Executive of the 
Year by Cable Television Business magazine. Doug is a recipient of the 
NCTA's Vanguard Award for outstanding contribution to cable television, 
and has been a champion of the telecommunications industry for decades.
  Equally important, Doug has been a leader in innumerable charities 
and civic institutions within and outside of New Jersey. In my own 
district, be has chaired the Valley Health System and served as 
chairman of the board of the Valley Hospital's Board of Trustees. He 
has been actively involved in the leadership of the American and 
National Red Cross on both the state and national level. In my hometown

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of Ridgewood, Doug served with distinction on the town's Board of 
Education for almost a decade, and as President of the Board for five 
years. At the same time, Doug has shown deep devotion to his alma 
mater, Ohio Wesleyan University, having served as President and as an 
active member of the University's Alumni Association, and currently 
serving as Chairman of the University's Board of Trustees.
  Above all, Doug has shown a keen interest in Scouting, and the values 
it instills in our young people. Doug has served as Chair of the 
Ridgewood-Glen Rock District of the Boy Scouts of America, and 
presently serves both as Vice President-Finance for the Northern New 
Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts, and Executive Vice President of the 
Northeastern Region. In 1997, Doug was the recipient of the BSA's 
prestigious Silver Beaver award in recognition of all that he has 
contributed to Scouting.
  In gratitude for all that Doug has given to the Boy Scouts of 
America, the Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts this year 
will honor Doug with its ``Good Scout'' award. Doug's well-justified 
pride in this honor is shared by his wife Barbara, their three 
daughters, and indeed, all of the New Jersey Scouting community.
  Mr. Speaker, through his good works, Douglas H. Dittrick exemplifies 
the American values that have made our country great, and truly gives 
meaning to the term ``pillar of the community.'' I ask my colleagues in 
the House of Representatives to join me in congratulating Doug on his 
achievements, and thanking and saluting him for his dedication and 
contribution to so many members of our New Jersey community.

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