[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17332]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO JEANNE OATES ANGULO

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                         HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2006

  Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor today to pay tribute to Jeanne 
Oates Angulo, President of the Capital Chapter of the National Multiple 
Sclerosis Society. After twelve years of outstanding service to this 
organization, Jeanne will be retiring at the end of the year.
  Jeanne was tapped to serve as president in 1994 after a successful 
career in television and radio, including a stint as General Manager of 
WPGC AM/FM in Washington, D.C. During this time, she was honored with 
the Advertising Club of Washington's Silver Medal Award, and was 
recognized as a Woman of the Year by Washington Woman magazine.
  Her tenure at the MS Society has been equally distinguished. Jeanne 
has presided over an explosion in contributions to the Capital Chapter 
from $2 million to more than $5 million annually. She has overseen such 
fundraising staples as the MS Walk, the MS Bike Tour, and the Women 
Against MS Annual Luncheon.
  It has been my pleasure to work with Jeanne on the annual MS 
Ambassadors Ball, a salute to members of the diplomatic corps for their 
many contributions to humanitarian efforts. My wife, Pat, has co-
chaired this event on two occasions, and joins me in praising Jeanne 
for her determination in soliciting in-kind donations to the Ball to 
keep overhead expenses low. Jeanne's enthusiasm and drive in this area 
has ensured that more funds are spent on the Society's mission: ending 
the devastating effects of MS, supporting MS research, and providing 
for MS advocacy efforts.
  Jeanne has also dedicated her time to service on the boards of many 
community organizations, including the March of Dimes, the Metropolitan 
Police Boys and Girls Club, the USO, the Wolf Trap Farm Park for the 
Performing Arts, and the Women of Washington. Her tireless devotion to 
volunteerism is an outstanding model for others, and has been a 
tremendous asset to her as she works to get more people involved in 
charitable efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that the entire Board of Directors of the 
National MS Society, everyone at the Capital Chapter, and all whose 
lives she has touched join me in thanking Jeanne for her continued 
efforts to help find a cure for MS. We wish Jeanne and her husband, Al, 
the very best as they move on to a new chapter in their lives.

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