[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24840]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING DAMIAN BRAGA AS HE RECEIVES THE CHAIRMAN'S BUSINESS 
          AWARD FROM THE POCONO MOUNTAINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 2, 2005

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask you and my esteemed 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to pay tribute to Mr. Damian 
A. Braga, president of Sanofi Pasteur US, located in Swiftwater, Monroe 
County, PA.
  Mr. Braga has been named the recipient of the Pocono Mountains 
Chamber of Commerce ``Chairman's Business Award.''
  Mr. Braga is head of the sole U.S.-based manufacturer of injectable 
influenza vaccines and other critical immunization products which, last 
year alone, protected more than 500 million people worldwide.
  Responsible for operations nationwide, Mr. Braga oversees more than 
$1.5 billion in revenue at Sanofi Pasteur in Swiftwater and has played 
a vital role in global strategic planning and implementation.
  Mr. Braga joined the company in 1988 and moved seamlessly through 
senior level positions, ultimately reaching the top of the U.S. 
organization.
  Well known for his ability to assess challenging issues and identify 
achievable solutions, Mr. Braga puts strong emphasis on working with 
organizations that promote the importance of vaccines, encourage 
economic growth and assist those in need on both a national and state 
level. Toward that end, Mr. Braga serves as representative of the 
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America for the Center for 
Disease Control's advisory committee on immunization practices. He is 
also a member of the executive committee of the Pennsylvania Business 
Roundtable and the state Advisory Council for the Pennsylvania Academy 
of Science.
  Mr. Braga also remains active in the Pocono community. He and Sanofi 
Pasteur actively support the Pocono Services for Families and Children. 
A proponent of educational initiatives, Mr. Braga also serves as a 
member of Northampton Community College's Foundation Board and East 
Stroudsburg University's board of directors for the Center for Research 
and Economic Development.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Mr. Braga on the 
receipt of this honor. Mr. Braga and Sanofi Pasteur continually 
demonstrate how business should contribute to the greater community 
through a spirit of commitment and service.

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