E1650 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 21, 2012 

Post 425, have three children and five grandchildren. 

I congratulate Sheldon Ohren on his election as National Commander and most especially for all of the good work he has done for 

his community, for our country’s veterans, and 

for the members of our Armed Services. 

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IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY 

OF THE VITAMIN 

HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. OF NEW JERSEY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, as co-chair of 

the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus, I rise today to honor the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the vitamin and, as 

such, I would like to recognize Polish-American scientist, Casimir Funk. 

Mr. Funk is credited with coining the term 

‘‘vitamin’’ to describe a group of bioactive substances that are vital to human health. The 

term ‘‘vitamine’’ was first introduced in his 

landmark paper, The Etiology of Deficiency 

Diseases, published in the British Journal of 

State Medicine in July 1912, in which he identified the dietetic factors whose lack caused 

‘‘deficiency disorders,’’ including beriberi, rickets, scurvy, and other diseases caused by vitamin deficiency. 

He developed the term from the Latin ‘‘vita’’ 

(life) and ‘‘amine’’ for chemical compounds 

containing nitrogen. In 1936, Funk published 

Vitamin and Mineral Therapy, where he called 

vitamin deficiencies insidious because they 

occur without warning and can cause irreparable damage. The accomplishments of 

Casimir Funk have advanced the understanding of nutrition and contributed to the innovation of dietary supplements, which more 

than 150 million American consume each 

year. 

Because of his work, we know that vitamins 

are essential for good health through every 

stage of human life cycle and that our bodies 

require vitamins to grow, to function, to stay 

healthy and to prevent the onset of disease. 

Therefore, Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure 

today to honor the 100th anniversary of the 

discovery of the vitamin, as well as recognize 

the achievements of Casimir Funk, the ‘‘father 

of vitamin therapy,’’ and his exceptional contribution to the scientific community and health 

arena. 

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HONORING MEMBERS OF THE 

JAMES W. WILLIAMS AMERICAN 

LEGION POST 12 

HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD OF MAINE

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

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

recognize the members of the James W. Williams American Legion Post 12 for their commitment to the City of Bangor. I would also 

like to congratulate them as they celebrate 

their 92nd anniversary. 

The James W. Williams Post No. 12 was 

founded in August of 1920, and they will celebrate their 92nd anniversary this year. The 

post is named for Cpl. James W. Williams of 

Bangor, who proudly served in the Maine National Guard during World War I. Cpl. Williams 

was killed in action on July 17th, 1918 at the 

battle of Champagne-Marne in Germany. 

From its founding, members of the James 

W. Williams Post No. 12 have dedicated themselves to serving our veterans, members of 

the armed forces, and the Bangor community. 

Its members have long been known to offer financial support to the Boy Scouts, the American Cancer Society, and the Eastern Maine 

Medical Center. The Post also established a 

Bangor High School JROTC scholarship and 

Boys State scholarship. Post members were 

instrumental in supporting the construction of 

a fifth Veterans Home in Bangor, and they 

continue to regularly provide comfort to its 

residents. 

Today, we celebrate the tremendous success of the James W. Williams American Legion Post 12 and 92 years of community support and engagement. They have truly made a 

difference to the city of Bangor and our veterans population. 

Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the members of the James W. Williams 

American Legion Post 12 on their 92nd anniversary. 

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RECOGNIZING THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF FRIENDS OF ST. JUDE 

MIAMI 

HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN OF FLORIDA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, next 

Saturday, September 29th, the Miami chapter 

of the Friends of St. Jude will celebrate its fifth 

annual ‘‘It’s All About the Kids’’ event in 

Miami. Friends of St. Jude is a group of young 

professionals dedicated to the mission of St. 

Jude Children’s Research Hospital—advancing treatment and prevention in the fight 

against childhood cancer. 

This year, St. Jude Children’s Research 

Hospital marks its 50th anniversary. Since its 

opening, St. Jude has made many important 

discoveries on treatment for children with 

deadly diseases like cancer, and has saved 

countless lives worldwide. The doctors and researchers at St. Jude are some of the world’s 

best, and have continued to work together to 

find better treatments all the time—sharing 

their discoveries with the global medical community. In 50 years, St. Jude has grown into 

one of the premier pediatric treatment and research facilities. And they have provided all of 

their services at no cost to their patients and 

their families. It is for this reason that the 

Friends of St. Jude is dedicated to helping St. 

Jude Children’s Research Hospital continue its 

legacy, and why the Friends of St. Jude of 

Miami has been such a great resource. 

The Miami chapter of Friends of St. Jude is 

the organization’s largest chapter—with over 

350 members—and has done tremendous 

work on behalf of St. Jude’s. This year’s ‘‘It’s 

All About the Kids’’ event will be hosted by 

six-time Emmy award winning journalist and 

co-anchor of the news-magazine show Primer 

Impacto, Pamela Silva Conde and ABC Sports 

anchor Will Manso. The event will have a distinctive Miami flare, and will feature entertainment from local star, and official Miami Heat 

DJ, DJ Irie and the Culture Live Band. 

Mr. Speaker, these bright and talented individuals gather in a common interest and devote their time, talents and energy volunteering for such a great cause, and they truly 

deserve praise and recognition for their efforts. 

On behalf of the entire South Florida community, and all of the patients and families of St. 

Jude Children’s Research Hospital, I would 

like to thank the Friends of St. Jude Executive 

Committee: Jeb Bush Jr.-Chairman, Anibal 

Garcia, Carlos A. Musibay, Cristal Cole, 

Cristina Musibay Diaz, Javier Milian, Magda 

Rodriguez, Sofia Holtzman; and I would also 

like to recognize the host committee: Anna Del 

Rio Chong, Briana Guerra, Clara Pablo, 

Desiree Valls, Diana Delgado, Florencia 

Contesse, Gloria Ordaz, Laura SocorroSantoni, Lourdes Milian, Luly Valls, Mayrelis 

Valle, Nicole Perez, Nicole Valls, Olga 

Garrido, Pamela Silva Conde, Silvia Camps, 

Suzanne Schmidt and, of course, Wendy 

Grant. 

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CONGRATULATING TAIWAN ON ITS 

NATIONAL DAY 

HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS OF FLORIDA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues in extending my congratulations to the 

Republic of China (Taiwan) on its National 

Day this October 10. 

The United States and Taiwan have always 

had a strong relationship, despite the lack of 

formal diplomatic ties. This relationship has 

led to many areas of cooperation such as matters of international security, trade and investment, cultural exchange and education, etc. 

Still, there are other areas that we can work 

with Taiwan. For instance, we need to support 

Taiwan’s efforts to have its voice heard in 

international forums. I look forward to Taiwan’s 

inclusion in international organizations as it will 

assist in strengthening ties between Taiwan 

and my home state of Florida and the United 

States. 

We need to continue to give Taiwan all the 

support it needs. Taiwan is a democracy and 

deserves our friendship and best wishes. 

I send my congratulations to the people of 

Taiwan. 

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RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHOCTAWHATCHEE 

HIGH SCHOOL 

HON. JEFF MILLER OF FLORIDA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

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

today to recognize the 60th anniversary of 

Choctawhatchee High School in Fort Walton 

Beach, Florida. For 60 years, the students, 

teachers, and staff at Choctawhatchee High 

have exhibited the assiduous dedication to excellence that makes our nation great. 

In 1962, Okaloosa County, Florida completed plans to open a high school in 


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