[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 147 (Monday, October 1, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S12378]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MICHAEL HOOFFSTETTER

 Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I wish today to recognize a 
fellow New Mexican, Michael Hooffstetter, for his hard work and 
advocacy on behalf of individuals living with Parkinson's disease.
  Michael is in Washington this week receiving a very prestigious award 
from the Parkinson's Action Network, the Milly Kondracke Award. The 
award's namesake was a well-known Parkinson's advocate who worked 
tirelessly to increase awareness of this disease and support Federal 
funding for research until her death in 2004. The award is presented 
annually to an advocate who demonstrates the incredible strength of 
spirit and commitment to advocacy that Milly demonstrated. I am very 
pleased that this year's recipient is Michael Hooffstetter.
  Each of the last several years, Michael and others from New Mexico 
have come to Washington and met with me to discuss programs that help 
those suffering with Parkinson's disease. As the New Mexico State 
coordinator for the Parkinson's Action Network, Michael speaks candidly 
about his disease, the treatments he has undergone, and the effect it 
has had on him and his family. Michael's Air Force service has given 
him a special interest in the Department of Defense Neurotoxin Exposure 
Treatment and Research Program. I have always appreciated his honesty 
and insight and admire him for his advocacy.
  Michael Hooffstetter has helped many people by dedicating his time 
and efforts through the Parkinson's Action Network. I congratulate him 
for this award.

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