[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 79 (Friday, June 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1050]
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                   IN HONOR OF DR. CHARLES MacCORMACK

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                          HON. JAMES A. HIMES

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 3, 2011

  Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the many 
achievements of Dr. Charles MacCormack, whose tireless work to improve 
the lives of children around the world serves as an example to all of 
us.
  As President and CEO of Save the Children, Dr. MacCormack has 
overseen humanitarian aid programs in more than 50 countries. In the 
wake of natural disasters and in regions of the world torn apart by 
war, Save the Children helps children avoid unbearable pain and 
suffering. Dr. MacCormack's retirement creates a void at Save the 
Children that will be difficult to fill and he will be missed by 
friends, colleagues and the countless children across the world whose 
lives are better, because of him.
  As many as a billion children around the world go to sleep hungry 
each night. For nearly two decades, Dr. MacCormack has led a global 
organization that protects the most vulnerable children and creates 
real change in the lives of those most in need. Throughout his life, 
Dr. MacCormack has conducted research, taught, and led organizations 
that promote greater mutual understanding among cultures, provide basic 
necessities to those in need, and defend the defenseless.
  Before joining Save the Children, Dr. MacCormack was President of 
World Learning, a non-profit organization that promotes understanding 
among people from diverse cultures through educational exchanges and 
research. He serves on the Board of InterAction, an association of more 
than 160 humanitarian and development organizations, and on the Boards 
of the Basic Education Coalition and the Campaign for Effective Global 
Leadership. Dr. MacCormack has taken leadership roles with the Advisory 
Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid, the Food Security Advisory 
Committee, and the Non-Governmental Committee on UNICEF and is a 
founding board member of Malaria No More.
  Dr. MacCormack has enriched the lives of people around the world. But 
today, let us all turn our attention to him and express our gratitude 
for his lifetime of service. As a Representative, I am proud to honor 
him here today; and as a fellow citizen and friend. I am indebted to 
Charlie for all he has done and continues to do--for the children of 
the world.

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