[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 60 (Thursday, April 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E951-E952]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY VOLUNTEER BOB 
                                WILLIAMS

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2009

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today, during National Volunteer 
Week, to recognize Bob Williams, a man who has gone above and beyond in 
the call to serve his community and fellow American.
  I first met Bob and learned of his story when he visited my office in 
his role as the American Cancer Society's Ambassador for New York's 
27th Congressional District.
  Bob, a cancer survivor himself, does not simply advocate on the fight 
against cancer, he lives it.
  Bob is a volunteer with the American Cancer Society's ``Road to 
Recovery'' program which links patients in need of transportation to 
cancer treatments with volunteers willing to donate their time and the 
use of their car to provide free transportation.
  With remarkable devotion and an overflowing heart Bob has made trip 
after trip--well over 500 in total--providing patients with comfort and 
companionship as they drive the over 120 mile round trip route between 
Chautauqua County and Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
  Quickly the miles added up and with more than 100,000 miles under his 
belt Bob recently rightfully earned the title American Cancer Society 
Western New York Volunteer of the year.
  Through the ``Road to Recovery'' program Bob has provided 
transportation to over 1,600 people, relieving patients of the fight to 
find a ride to treatment and allowing them to focus on the fight 
against the disease.
  Madam Speaker, thank you for this opportunity to honor Bob Williams, 
a man who with humility and compassion has set an example for us all on 
the enormous difference one person can make. Bob's volunteerism is 
admirable and inspiring and I am pleased to acknowledge his many 
contributions this Volunteer Week.

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