[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 4]
[House]
[Pages 5638-5639]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                      TRIBUTE TO DR. ALFRED MUNZER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from California (Mr. Waxman) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to Dr. Alfred Munzer who 
will be honored on May 7, 2000, by the American Lung Association. For 
his public service and outstanding achievements, he will be awarded the 
Lung Association's distinguished Will Ross Medal for outstanding 
volunteer service.
  A past president of the American Lung Association, Dr. Munzer has 
ably served the organization at every level--from service as president 
of the American Lung Association of the District of Columbia and 
president of the DC Thoracic Society to service on the Lung 
Association's national Board of Directors and numerous committees. More 
recently, he is focusing much of his advocacy work in the international 
arena, particularly efforts to control tobacco use on a global basis.
  Over the last two decades, Dr. Munzer's work with the Congress has 
made a vital contribution to public health and a significant difference 
in shaping national policy. As a frequent witness at hearings before 
congressional committees, including the Health and the Environment 
Subcommittee, which I used to chair, Dr. Munzer has testified on many 
lung-health issues, ranging from the health effects of air pollution to 
the need for strong tobacco control efforts.
  Dr. Munzer is a skilled communicator who speaks eloquently about his 
own experience.

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He has an exceptional ability to put a human face on complicated health 
issues.
  Throughout his career, Dr. Munzer has dedicated his life to helping 
and inspiring those around him. It is clear from his achievements that 
he is truly committed to making a difference in the lives of others. 
Dr. Munzer has given his time graciously, not only lending his 
expertise to the Congress but also caring for his patients at the 
Washington Adventist Hospital and teaching medical students at 
Georgetown University. I am grateful for his service and commend him 
for his dedication to helping others.
  Congress is wiser and the American people are healthier thanks to Dr. 
Munzer.
  It is my distinct pleasure to ask my colleagues to join with me in 
saluting Dr. Munzer for his outstanding achievements and to 
congratulate him for receiving the prestigious honor granted him by the 
American Lung Association.

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