[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1845]
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         A TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE OF JOSEPH ANTHONY STEWART

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                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with my colleague from 
California, Ms. Eshoo, to honor the memory of Joseph A. Stewart, who 
passed away on December 6, 2013, after a full and enriching life 
looking out for others.
  Joseph was born on January 20, 1941, in Newark, New Jersey. He 
attended Seton Hall University, earning a degree in classical 
languages. He received his MA and PhD in human relations and social 
policy planning from New York University.
  His concern for the sick spurred a prolific career in health care 
that spanned more than 40 years, taking him everywhere from large 
academic medical centers to community non-profit hospitals.
  The first administrator of Cooperative Care at New York University 
Medical Center, Joseph went on to hold academic appointments at 
Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Southern California.
  Joseph was also actively involved in his local parish, where he 
mentored new ministers.
  Monsignor Scott Daugherty of St. Anne and Holy Cross Catholic Church 
in Porterville, California, said Joseph ``was a great man, greatly 
respected by many.''
  Similarly, Deacon Jim Deiterle said, ``He was a great man and had a 
great outlook on life. . . . He was so committed, so enthused with what 
he was talking about.''
  Porterville Unified School District Superintendent John Snavely said 
of Joseph, ``What I admired about him is how quickly and how completely 
he embraced the community.''
  Indeed, Joseph Stewart was a man who shared and spread every one of 
his passions--be it faith, education, or health care. He didn't just do 
a kindness for someone; he connected with them. He moved people.
  Joseph will be remembered as a friend, an educator, a mentor, and a 
leader. He will also be remembered as a brother to Michael, and a 
father to David, Brian, Charles, and Catherine.
  David serves as Policy Director in the Office of the Speaker, and has 
been a trusted advisor of mine for the last five years. Charles worked 
for the Senate Commerce Committee before assuming his current position 
as Communications Director for Ms. Eshoo nearly two years ago.
  Both of these gentlemen are held in high regard by colleagues and 
members of this body. Their outstanding service to this institution 
makes clear that Joseph's legacy is in the best of hands.
  To David and Charles, and to all their loved ones, we offer our 
prayers and those of the entire House of Representatives.
  Let us also offer our deep appreciation for the service of Joseph 
Anthony Stewart, and for all the good he did in a life of purpose and 
accomplishment.

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