[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 118 (Monday, July 23, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1592-E1593]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO CHRISTOPHER J. ROBERTS

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                         HON. MICHAEL A. ARCURI

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 23, 2007

  Mr. ARCURI. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. 
Christopher J. Roberts, a resident of my congressional district in 
Upstate New York. Christopher is the incoming State Master Councilor of 
New York DeMolay.
  DeMolay is a youth organization that develops leadership skills, 
civic awareness and personal responsibility among young men. With more 
than 1,000 chapters worldwide, DeMolay combines its serious mission 
with a fun approach. The organization was founded in 1919, and counts 
among its alumni Bill Clinton, John Wayne, Walter Cronkite and Walt 
Disney.
  It is estimated that the members of New York DeMolay contribute over 
10,000 hours of community service per year. During his tenure as State 
Master Councilor, Christopher will be organizing activities, planning 
social events and traveling to other States to talk about the work of 
New York DeMolay. Christopher is the first man from Utica to assume the 
office of State Master Councilor in over 20 years. He is also only the 
fourth person in New Yurk to be a recipient of the Past Master 
Councilor's Meritorious Service Award.

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  Christopher is a sophomore at the State University of New York (SUNY) 
Institute of Technology, where he is majoring in Health Services 
Management. He also serves as a Senator for SUNY Student Government.
  Madam Speaker, I am pleased to recognize this young man serving my 
district. As the father of two teenagers, I recognize the importance of 
organizations like DeMolay that encourage young people to get involved 
in their communities. I thank Christopher for his commitment, and would 
once again like to congratulate him on his election to the position of 
State Master Councilor.

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