[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 982]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING IRVIN DYER

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                            HON. JIM RAMSTAD

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 28, 2008

  Mr. RAMSTAD. Madam Speaker, I rise to speak about an American who is 
making a real difference in the fight against alcohol and other drug 
addiction. At the same time, he is projecting a positive image of 
Americans among the international community.
  On November 29 of last year, the National Anti-Drug Agency of Romania 
presented its National Excellence Awards. Honorees included the French 
Ambassador, the Russian Ambassador and the United Nations 
Representative. I'm proud to say, Madam Speaker, that an American was 
also recognized for his efforts, Mr. Irvin Dyer.
  Born and raised in Arizona, Mr. Dyer moved to Romania for business 15 
years ago. Having become a successful businessman and the father of 
three beautiful children, Mr. Dyer was moved to action by the 
debilitating effects that drug and alcohol addiction was having on the 
people of Romania. In 2003, he became an advisor to the president of 
the Romanian Anti-Drug Agency, President Pavel Abraham. Since then, he 
has worked tirelessly to assist the Anti-Drug Agency in its efforts to 
stem the tide of illegal drugs and to help and treat those who have 
fallen victim to addiction's awful grip.
  Irvin Dyer's actions in Romania serve not only the people of Romania, 
but the whole world. The goodwill he spreads reflects well on Americans 
and our belief in caring for those less fortunate, protecting the 
future for our children and making the world a better place for all 
people.
  We should all be grateful for the wonderful example of Mr. Dyer, and 
like him, reach out to help the millions of people suffering the 
ravages of addiction.

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