[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24897]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. JAMES ROSS

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 19, 2007

  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today in commemoration of the life 
of Dr. James Ross of Houlton, ME.
  As a distinguished senior member of Family Health International, FHI, 
Dr. Ross made substantial contributions toward the global fight against 
HIV and AIDS.
  During his time at FHI, Dr. Ross became a mentor to many, and a 
benefactor to many more.
  Before becoming FHI's senior director of Global Operations for the 
Asia-Pacific Region, Dr. Ross had served as a country program director 
for nations in both Africa and Asia.
  My sincere condolences go to his wife, Cheryl, his son, Benjamin 
James, and all of those who have also been personally touched by Dr. 
Ross's life and work.
  While he is no longer with us, his memory and his contributions live 
on. It is with the utmost gratitude that I salute Dr. Ross.
  The citizens of the State of Maine, the United States of America and 
individuals across the globe are extremely fortunate to have had such a 
wonderful friend and advocate.

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