E1648 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 21, 2012 

mentally, and spiritually. What began as only 

eighteen girls from Savannah, Georgia, on 

March 12, 1912, has grown over one hundred 

years later into a distinguished group with a 

membership of over 3.2 million girls and 

adults. 

In my district alone, the Girl Scout Council 

of the Florida Panhandle comprises over two 

thousand girls and nearly one thousand adult 

volunteers from Escambia, Santa Rosa, 

Okaloosa, and Walton Counties. The members of the Panhandle’s Girl Scout Council 

have demonstrated their commitment to 

bettering the community by participating in a 

myriad of events, such as the Christmas and 

Veterans Day Parades and Earth Hour. 

Through these events and fundraisers, they 

have touched the lives of many. Northwest 

Florida is proud of their achievements and 

grateful for their dedication. 

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States 

Congress, I am privileged to recognize the Girl 

Scouts of the USA and especially the Girl 

Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle for 

their service to the Northwest Florida community. My wife, Vicki and I congratulate them 

and wish them all the best for continued success. 

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RECOGNIZING ARTHUR BYRON 

‘‘DEACON’’ BOWERS 

HON. DAVID P. ROE OF TENNESSEE

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I submit these remarks to recognize Mr. Arthur 

Byron ‘‘Deacon’’ Bowers of Carter County, 

Tennessee, for receiving the James H. Collier 

Service Award. The James H. Collier Service 

Award is given to veterans who continue to 

serve their country and fellow veterans 

through their retirement and into their civilian 

lives. Deacon Bowers is a veteran of the Korean War and has provided a perfect example 

of how one man can better the lives of veterans in his community. 

For 36 years, Deacon dedicated his efforts 

to the Tennessee Department of Labor and 

Workforce Development. From 1974–2004, he 

served as Regional Veterans Employment 

Representative. By the time of his retirement, 

Deacon had assisted thousands of military 

veterans. In retirement, he continues to build 

on his volunteer legacy by visiting veterans 

and their families in the hospital. Deacon also 

helped create both the Veterans War Memorial and the Walk of Honor in Elizabethton, 

Tennessee. 

Mr. Speaker, I commend Deacon for his 

selfless contributions to Cocke County’s veterans and wish him the best as he continues 

to exemplify the Volunteer spirit. 

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IN RECOGNITION OF THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF CHARLES W. 

CARPENTER 

HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS OF TEXAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

honor Charles W. Carpenter, the president of 

the Denton Chamber of Commerce for the 

past 30 years. 

Mr. Carpenter graduated from Baylor University in 1975, with a Bachelor’s of Arts in 

communications. His personal and professional background in communications and his 

exceptional administrative skills have benefited 

him as he continues in his dedicated service 

in leading the Chamber and its staff. 

He has been recognized for his contributions and continuous leadership to the city of 

Denton through numerous awards. He was the 

2011 recipient of the Boy Scouts Distinguished 

Citizens Award and was commemorated in 

front of 20 past chairs of the chamber board 

for his positive influence through the chamber 

to the Denton community. In June 2010, he 

received the Marvin Hurley Lifetime Achievement Award by the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Association. 

Continually, Mr. Carpenter demonstrates his 

true passion to influence constructive change 

in the community of Denton. He is a founding 

member and supporter of the Denton Chamber 101 Club, which funds the Shop Denton 

Chamber First program. He is also an alumni 

member of Leadership Denton, as well as an 

appointed member of the board of directors of 

the Denton Economic Development Partnership. 

Mr. Carpenter and the other members of the 

Denton Chamber of Commerce have made it 

a priority to connect local businesses with one 

another in order to help the business community of Denton flourish. Also, it is the only 

chamber in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding area that houses a full-service Small 

Business Development Center. Under his direction, the Denton Chamber remains a consistent and trustworthy organization for local 

business. For over 35 years, it has continued 

to be one of only 250 chambers in the nation 

to have accomplished and sustained accreditation through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. 

It is my pleasure to recognize the president 

of Denton Chamber of Commerce, Charles 

Carpenter, and his 30 years of service to the 

community. I am privileged to represent the 

City of Denton in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

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RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS 

MONTH 

HON. LEONARD LANCE OF NEW JERSEY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

recognize September as National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month. For too long, little 

attention has been paid to hydrocephalus. 

This condition can occur at any age and affects an estimated one million Americans. 

In fact, one out of every 500 babies in the 

United States is born with hydrocephalus, 

making the condition the leading cause of 

brain surgery in children. Additionally, an increasing number of our veterans are developing post-traumatic hydrocephalus as a result 

of brain injuries suffered on the battlefield. 

Currently, there is no single known cause of 

hydrocephalus or ways to prevent or cure the 

condition. 

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is currently conducting research related to hydrocephalus prevention 

and treatment. However, more must be done 

at the community level to educate the American people about this surprisingly prevalent 

disorder. 

Recognizing the month of September as 

National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month will 

bring this disease to the public’s attention and, 

I believe, will encourage the discussions necessary to address more effectively the devastating effects of this disease and provide 

support to families who live with it every day. 

Today I commend the hard work of the Michael and Kim Illions of Woodbridge, New Jersey for their advocacy on behalf of their son, 

Cole. 

I am certain that with federal support for additional research we can develop a better 

treatment, and eventually a cure, for those 

suffering from hydrocephalus and help them 

live healthier, fuller lives. 

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NATIONAL PULMONARY FIBROSIS 

AWARENESS WEEK 

HON. ERIK PAULSEN OF MINNESOTA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, today, nearly 

200,000 Americans suffer from Pulmonary Fibrosis, and an estimated 40,000 lose their battle to this disease each year. One death every 

13 minutes. 

Sadly, more than two-thirds of those living 

with Pulmonary Fibrosis will die within five 

years. And to top it all off there is no known 

cause and no known cure for this debilitating 

disease. 

Next week is ‘‘World Pulmonary Fibrosis 

Awareness Week’’ and an opportunity to raise 

awareness for H.R. 2505 the ‘‘Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act.’’ This legislation which I authored will establish a much 

needed national patient registry, encourage future research at the National Institute of 

Health, and create a national action plan to 

help us better understand this deadly disease. 

This is an important first step forward in the 

fight to find a cure for pulmonary fibrosis and 

deliver hope to thousands of Americans living 

with this disease. I urge my colleagues to join 

me and co-sponsor H.R. 2505. 

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RECOGNIZING THE RAWSON FAMILY AS THE 2012 OKALOOSA 

COUNTY, FLORIDA OUTSTANDING 

FARM FAMILY 

HON. JEFF MILLER OF FLORIDA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am 

proud to recognize the Rawson family for 

being selected as the Okaloosa County, Florida Outstanding Farm Family for 2012. 

Ten years ago, the Rawson family was in 

search of acreage for hunting. This search 

subsequently evolved into a successful family 

run tree farm with a fruit orchard and over one 

hundred and fifty new oak trees planted each 


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