[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16318]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN MEMORIAM: WILLIAM A. SCHWARTZ, VICE CHAIRMAN AND VOLUNTEER CEO, 
                   NATIONAL PROSTATE CANCER COALITION

 Mr. CLELAND. Madam President, William A. Schwartz died today 
from the disease that he fought so tirelessly to defeat, prostate 
cancer. Bill was a 35-year veteran executive of the media industry and 
a staunch leader in the fight against prostate cancer. His endless 
passion, devotion, drive, and caring for his family, friends, and 
community, along with his unwavering commitment to save lives from 
cancer, will always be remembered.
  After being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1994, Bill dedicated 
himself to fighting the disease by promoting awareness and launching 
lobbying efforts to increase research dollars. He served as vice 
chairman and volunteer CEO of the National Prostate Cancer coalition, 
board member of CaP CURE, and president of the Prostate Cancer Research 
Political Action Committee. His work also included cancer projects for 
the Department of Defense and the National Dialogue on Cancer. The 
results of his work will continue to benefit countless men and families 
for many years to come. Georgia was very fortunate to have Bill, his 
wife Marlene and their three children reside in Atlanta for the past 23 
years.
  Thank you for letting me take this time to remember our friend, Bill 
Schwartz and to offer our prayers for the loss of a great American. 
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in America among 
men and nearly 40,000 American men lose their lives to this disease 
each year. I know the best tribute we can pay to Bill and his family is 
to continue his work and find the cure for prostate cancer.

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