[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9548]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH CHICAGO AND THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 
                   ROTARY HUMANITARIAN PATRIOT AWARD

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                          HON. ROBERT J. DOLD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 12, 2015

  Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the outstanding 
community service of The Rotary Club of North Chicago and to recognize 
this year's recipients of The Rotary Humanitarian Patriot Award.
  The Rotary Humanitarian Patriot Program was established by The Rotary 
Club of North Chicago in 2013 with three primary objectives: 1) 
recognizing individuals throughout Northeast Illinois who are the best 
at providing humanitarian support for our United Armed Forces Veterans 
and their families; 2) highlighting veteran services provided by local 
North Chicago institutions including the Captain James A. Lovell 
Federal Health Care Center and its integrated relationships with the 
active duty component at Great Lakes Naval Training Center and Rosalind 
Franklin University College of Medicine and Science; and 3) supporting 
research, treatment, and awareness for individuals living with post-
traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.
  Rotary was founded on the principle of service, and The Rotary 
Humanitarian Patriot Program is an inspiring extension of this mission. 
The award recipients all demonstrate an extraordinary sense of 
commitment to the men and women of our armed forces. These individuals 
understand that veterans have sacrificed greatly for this country and 
deserve nothing less than our highest gratitude and respect.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate this year's recipients of The Rotary 
Humanitarian Patriot Award: Bryan Anderson, Joyce Campbell, Mary 
Carmody, Larry Crone, Jeff Harger, Gander the Service Dog, Lon Hodges, 
Robert Kauffman, Don Long, Rob Paddor, Judge John Philips, Anthony 
Sarpe, Craig Steichen, Matt Steichen, Angela Walker, Scott Watkins, 
Bill Wolff, Michael Woods, and Frank Yurasek.
  Even more so, I thank these outstanding individuals and canine for 
the incredible work they continue to do. Their service strengthens our 
communities and our country, and I am grateful for the work of The 
Rotary Club of North Chicago and all of this year's honorees.

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