[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 55 (Thursday, March 29, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E693-E694]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO ROYCE O. CHAPMAN

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                             HON. DON YOUNG

                               of alaska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2007

  Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Mr. Royce 
O. Chapman. Mr. Chapman has been an integral part of my operations for 
more than a decade. He managed my Fairbanks campaign office during the 
1992 election and since then Royce has run my Fairbanks District 
Office. He has been a truly tireless public servant, helping me, the 
people of Fairbanks and the whole of Alaska.
  Royce was born March 4, 1951 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. He spent 
his early years in the small farming community of Johnstown, Colorado 
and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1969. He attended Western 
State College of Colorado in Gunnison, Colorado in 1969-1970. After 
leaving college, Royce started work for Great Western Sugar Company in 
Johnstown until entering the United States Air Force in April of 1971.
  Royce has two brothers: Rodney who lives in Wisconsin, and David in 
Colorado; and a sister Jana who lives in Oregon. Royce has been married 
to the former Carolyn Warman since September 2, 1971. They have two 
adult daughters, Shannon and Stacie, and four grandchildren: Justin, 
age 10 and Shane, age 7 who live in Seattle, Washington; and Meghan, 
age 7 and Ryan, age 4 who live in Tok, Alaska,
  Royce's public service started in the Air Force. He spent the 
majority of his time in the Air Force as a Public Affairs Specialist 
and Technician working in the community relations, internal 
information, and public information sections. He was also the editor of 
several base newspapers; along with this he wrote many articles for 
publication in civilian newspapers and magazines.
  Royce served for 20 years with assignments in Ellsworth AFB, South 
Dakota; Davis-

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Monthan AFB, Arizona; Zaragoza Air Base in Zaragoza, Spain; Vance Air 
Force Base, Oklahoma; and Williams Air Force Base, Arizona. His final 
assignment was Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska were he served from 1984 
until retirement in 1991.
  Royce is also a key figure in the community. He is a member of the 
Optimist Club of Fairbanks, has served on the Fairbanks North Star 
Borough School Board for 9 years (1997-2006) and is currently sitting 
on the Fairbanks ``Kids Voting'' Board of Directors.
  Royce has been an integral part of my ``Alaska team'' for many years 
and it saddens me to see him leave. He has used his skills in 
communication and management to help me better serve the people of 
Alaska. His outgoing personality, confidential counsel and 
comprehensive evaluation of situations, have allowed him to do his job 
to the fullest and for the benefit of all Alaskans.
  Royce is a Great Alaskan. I wish him and Carolyn all the best and 
continued good health as they embark on the next chapter of their 
lives.

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