[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 132 (Friday, September 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1838]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING LEWIS J. BAZAKOS

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                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 7, 2007

  Mr. KING of New York. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Lewis J. 
Bazakos, a constituent of mine and the outgoing chairman of the 
American Chiropractic Association (ACA)--the Nation's largest 
professional association for doctors of chiropractic medicine.
  Dr. Bazakos, a 1978 graduate of the New York Chiropractic College has 
practiced chiropractics for more than 25 years. He was elected chairman 
of the Board of Governors during the ACA's 43rd Annual Business Meeting 
on September 22, 2005. In addition, Dr. Bazakos serves as chairman of 
the New York Chiropractic College Board of Trustees.
  Dr. Bazakos has been elected or appointed to numerous leadership 
positions within the chiropractic profession. Prior to his election as 
chairman, Dr. Bazakos served on the ACA Board of Governors since 2000 
and on its executive committee since 2003. In addition, Dr. Bazakos has 
served as the ACA's New York-Metro Delegate and was chairman of the 
Finance Committee.
  On the state level, Dr. Bazakos has a long-time affiliation with the 
New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA). He is past president 
of the NYSCA and served as its legislative chairman for 15 years.
  Throughout his career, Dr. Bazakos has been recognized for his 
commitment and service to the chiropractic profession. In 1991, he was 
named as Chiropractor of the Year by the NYSCA and also received the 
NYSCA's prestigious ``Ernest G. Napolitano Award,'' an honor presented 
to a doctor in recognition of his selfless contributions to the NYSCA 
and the chiropractic profession.
  In addition to his doctor of chiropractics degree, Dr. Bazakos holds 
a master's degree in clinical nutrition from the University of 
Bridgeport. Currently, he is involved in clinical private practice at 
Nassau County Pain Management & Rehabilitation and Medical Offices 
located in Valley Stream, NY.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to have Dr. Bazakos as a constituent and 
even prouder of his more than 25 years of service to patients 
throughout the Empire State.




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