[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14927]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF STEPHEN J. BRAVERMAN'S EIGHTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE FOR THE 
            PUBLIC GOOD OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

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                         HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2010

  Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Stephen J. 
Braverman, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to senior 
citizens in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to commend him for 
eighteen years of service to Hebrew SeniorLife and the Institute for 
Aging Research.
  During his tenure, Steve provided rigorous medical research of new 
models and standards by which to enhance long-term care for the aging 
community. Steve has worked to maximize the strength, vigor, and 
physical well-being, and preserve the cognitive and functional 
capabilities of senior citizens as they age.
  I would also like to acknowledge his continued commitment to 
developing and managing two of the largest capital campaigns for senior 
care, housing, and research throughout the country, which enhance the 
resources for age-related disease and disability. In addition, he has 
actively sought and secured endowed chairs for research in Quality and 
Health Care Standards and Aging Brain Research.
  Most importantly, Steve has been a consistent leader in his 
community, and a strong mentor and friend to his colleagues.
  Madam Speaker, it is my distinct honor to take the floor of the House 
today to join with his family, friends and contemporaries to thank 
Steve for his remarkable service to the Institute for Aging Research 
and the people of Massachusetts. I urge my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing Stephen J. Braverman's efforts and dedicated service to 
others.

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