[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 61 (Tuesday, April 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E747]
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RECOGNIZING DR. TIMOTHY BLOCK FOR HIS ROLE IN HEPATITIS TYPE B RESEARCH

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2007

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today in 
recognition of Dr. Timothy Block for his efforts in the research of 
Hepatitis B. This truly remarkable individual has dedicated his life to 
expanding knowledge of and solutions to a disease that kills one 
million people each year.
  Motivated to cure Hepatitis B by one afflicted area family with 
nowhere else to turn, Dr. Block established the Hepatitis B Foundation 
in 1991. Its mission: to discover a cure and to help patients with the 
disease. In 2003, Dr. Block and the Hepatitis B Foundation created the 
Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research, a nonprofit organization 
that researches the disease in search of a breakthrough. As volunteer 
President of the organization, Dr. Block led the formation of the 
Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County, Pennsylvania's first 
Biotech center.
  In addition to his work with Hepatitis B research, Dr. Block has 
initiated a Summer Research Internship Program. The program affords 
college students the opportunity to participate in research careers 
under the supervision of scientists. The Hepatitis B Foundation also 
hosts an annual convention called the ``B Informed Patient 
Conference,'' at which people from around the country can share 
experiences and learn from experts.
  Madam Speaker, Dr. Block has brought hope to millions of Hepatitis B 
patients and has spearheaded discovery research in the field. His zeal 
for helping other members of his community is unparalleled and the 
personal responsibility he has taken on for Hepatitis B patients 
throughout his career is commendable. I applaud his service to his 
community and to those affected by a deadly disease.

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