[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14963]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING SENATOR BOB ROVNER

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2007

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Bob Rovner--the 2007 recipient of The Spirit of Life Award from 
City of Hope. Mr. Rovner is being recognized by this outstanding 
organization for achievements in his field and his exceptional service 
to our community.
  To be honored by a group with such a noble cause is a great 
distinction, one for which Mr. Rovner is certainly worthy. For years, 
City of Hope has been committed to the kind of medical research that 
has brought hope to millions of people living with a lifethreatening 
disease. Madam Speaker, Bob Rovner represents the type of spirit and 
dedication that make organizations like City of Hope as successful as 
they are. He has spent years championing worthy causes, helping to 
publicly guide our community in a positive direction.
  Mr. Rovner has spent his life performing an inspiring array of 
accomplishments in public service. Mr. Rovner began his career as an 
assistant district attorney under Sen. Arlen Specter and alongside Gov. 
Ed Rendell. He was then elected as the youngest ever member of 
Pennsylvania's State Senate, where he sponsored the Lottery Bill to 
direct all oflottery's profits to benefit senior citizens. Mr. Rovner 
went on to a successful business career and became highly involved in 
the community, serving on the board of trustees for Temple University 
and hosting several popular radio shows.
  Beyond his impressive resume and his reputation for public service, I 
can say from personal experience that Bob Rovner has affected many 
lives for the better. Madam Speaker, Mr. Rovner's influence on the 
community has been undeniable and his continued work will shape the 
future of our region. Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize Mr. 
Rovner for this award, but I am more honored to consider Bob Rovner a 
colleague and a friend, and I would like to thank him on behalf of 
those whose lives he has touched.

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