[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1582]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE GREEN BROS. PHARMACY

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 15, 2013

  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Green Bros. 
Pharmacy in Stockton, CA, which closed its doors in 2012 after 82 years 
of business. The Green Bros. Pharmacy was one of Stockton's last 
remaining independent pharmacies.
  This pharmacy, operated by Charlie Green, opened 82 years ago in 
downtown Stockton, and has served thousands of people throughout the 
area. Mr. Green has been a tremendous advocate on behalf of pharmacies 
and patients for decades. He served as president of the San Joaquin 
Pharmacists Association, the California Pharmacists Association, and 
the American Pharmacists Association, drawing on his firsthand 
experience about the needs of independent pharmacists and patients in 
San Joaquin County and across the country. Mr. Green worked tirelessly 
to improve our health care system. In addition, Mr. Green taught at the 
University of Pacific in the Pharmacy Department, educating and 
mentoring young students. I've had the pleasure of meeting with these 
students when they visit our nation's capital each year and know their 
dedication and commitment to our community. I know that Mr. Green 
played a part in their development as professionals. In recognition of 
his dedication, work ethic, and exemplary work, Mr. Green was presented 
with the Daniel B. Smith Excellence Award.
  Independent pharmacies are essential to our communities, and 
businesses like Green Bros. have been a staple of neighborhoods across 
the country because of their personalized service, affordable prices, 
and ability to help patients.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the tremendous 
contributions of Green Bros. Pharmacy to San Joaquin County, as well as 
other independent pharmacies across the country.

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