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many years Jeremy has been involved with 

Scouting, he has not only earned numerous 

merit badges, but also the respect of his family, peers, and community. 

Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join 

me in commending Jeremy James Fajen for 

his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of 

America and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. 

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WORLD PSORIASIS DAY 

HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS OF PENNSYLVANIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, October 2, 2008 

Mr. PLATTS. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize October 29, 2008, as World Psoriasis 

Day. 

Madam Speaker, over 125 million individuals across the globe have been diagnosed 

with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis is 

a lifelong skin disorder that causes thick, red 

lesions to appear on the skin. These lesions 

are often painful and itchy for the diagnosed 

individual. 

Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for 

psoriasis. A number of treatments have been 

developed and are often effective in controlling 

the disease. However, continual therapy is 

usually essential. 

I became aware of World Psoriasis Day 

through a constituent of mine, Nicholas Stem, 

who was diagnosed with psoriasis when he 

was just 7 years old. Fortunately, Nicholas has 

been able to control his psoriasis by taking a 

biologic drug in the form of an injection every 

week. 

I am honored to represent the Stem family, 

who have made advocacy on behalf of Nicholas and the millions of other individuals affected by psoriasis a family mission. At 9 

years of age, Nicholas has already given educational presentations in front of his classmates, Cub Scout pack, and Members of Congress and their staffs. I commend the Stem 

family for their efforts. 

World Psoriasis Day aims to bring global 

awareness to the disease and increase the 

understanding of psoriasis within the general 

public. A long-standing myth is that psoriasis 

is contagious. This myth is perhaps one of the 

most damaging psychologically to individuals 

with psoriasis and is simply untrue. 

It is my hope that someday a cure for psoriasis will be discovered. Until that time, Madam 

Speaker, it is important for efforts such as 

World Psoriasis Day to bring awareness 

around the globe regarding the prevalence of 

the disease and the need for effective 

treatments. 

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RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN CHARLES 

L. STUPPARD WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY FOR 

HIS SERVICE AS COMMANDER OF 

TASK GROUP 56.6 IN KUWAIT, 

IRAQ, AND AFGHANISTAN 

HON. DANNY K. DAVIS OF ILLINOIS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, October 2, 2008 

Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I 

wish to take a moment to recognize Captain 

Charles L. Stuppard with the United States 

Navy for his service and dedication as Commander of Task Group 56.6 in Kuwait, Iraq, 

and Afghanistan. As the Navy Individual 

Augmentee Support Group, Task Group 56.6 

serves to in-process, oversee, train, out-process and care for members of the Navy assigned as Individual Augmentees to duties in 

the Global War on Terrorism. Rather than 

being a member of a particular military structure, such as a brigade or battalion, an ‘‘Individual Augmentee’’ (or IA) is a Sailor who fills 

a position for which there is a shortage or high 

demand. After a year serving as the Commander of TG 56.6, On Thursday, June 5, 

2008, a Change of Command Ceremony took 

place at the CDR Phillip Murphy-Sweet Warrior Transition Program Facility, Camp Arifjan, 

Kuwait to recognize Captain Stuppard’s leadership. 

When I think of Captain Stuppard, I am reminded of the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., 

and Rosalynn Carter. Reverend Doctor King 

reflected, ‘‘The ultimate measure of a man is 

not where he stands in moments of comfort, 

but where he stands at times of challenge and 

controversy.’’ Mrs. Carter once said, ‘‘A leader 

takes people where they want to go. A great 

leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.’’ As the 

Commander of the Navy’s IA Support Group, 

Captain Stuppard demonstrated the spirit of 

these quotes. During a time of great conflict 

and challenge, he was responsible for ensuring that thousands of Sailors were supported 

and cared for while performing a variety of 

specialized positions to meet theater requirements in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. To accomplish this, Captain Stuppard enhanced the 

check-in and training process of incoming personnel to theater, improved the support structures, provided oversight during the deployment, and strengthened supports for returning 

service members. Central to these successes 

were his commitment and ability to coordinate 

and streamline operational relationships within 

IA and non-IA stakeholders to provide the 

services needed by all to our IA sailors in the 

Global War on Terrorism. His coordinated efforts improved administrative efficiencies, 

which reduced the immediate risk and burden 

on deployed Expeditionary forces. Captain 

Stuppard was lauded for his ‘‘Sailor first’’ philosophy—developing programs, ensuring key 

supports for military personnel, and establishing benchmarks for continuous support for 

future operations. These activities demand 

adept leadership and an acute sense of mission goals to address the rapidly changing 

needs of deployed Sailors. 

Truly, these accomplishments are impressive and worthy of the recognition of the 

United States House of Representatives. I 

wish Captain Stuppard well in his new role as 

the Executive Assistant to the Commander of 

Navy Installations Command at the Washington Navy Yard. I am certain that in this position he will continue to serve his country with 

honor, lead with wisdom, and display courage 

that few demonstrate but many admire. 

IN RECOGNITION OF MR. WOODFIN 

K. GROVE 

HON. MIKE ROGERS OF ALABAMA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, October 2, 2008 

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, 

I would like to request the House’s attention 

today to pay recognition to a special day in 

the life of a constituent of mine, Mr. Woodfin 

K. Grove. 

On October 23rd, Mr. Grove will celebrate 

his 90th birthday. To help commemorate this 

special occasion, his friends and church family 

are surprising him with a dinner at The Bridge 

at First United Methodist Church in Anniston, 

Alabama on October 22nd. 

Woodfin K. Grove was born in Birmingham, 

Alabama, and was an only child. He graduated from Ensley High School and Birmingham Southern, both located in Birmingham. He received his degree in Theology 

from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. 

Grove married Dorothy Rowland with whom 

he had one daughter, Ann, and one grandson, 

John. 

Today Mr. Grove is loved by everyone. He 

is known for his good advice to those around 

him and serves as a wise leader in his church. 

He and his wife, Dot, both are young at heart 

and have been known to ride around Anniston 

on his motorcycle or in his sports car. They attend First United Methodist Church in Anniston 

where he became Pastor Emeritus in 2001. 

I would like to congratulate Mr. Grove on 

reaching this important milestone in his life. I 

wish him a happy birthday and the best in the 

future. 

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IN RECOGNITION OF AMERICAN 

DIABETES MONTH 

HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO OF CONNECTICUT

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, October 2, 2008 

Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, as we approach November, American Diabetes 

Month, I would like to take this opportunity to 

recognize the significant daily challenges 

faced by those struggling with chronic diseases such as diabetes. At a time when our 

Nation is facing urgent crises from the economy to foreign policy, some Americans may 

wonder why it is important to worry about diabetes. The fact is that diabetes has become 

one of the most urgent public health crises of 

the 21st century. More than 24 million children 

and adults in the U.S. are already bearing the 

daily consequences of living with diabetes, 

and the numbers continue to grow. 

Diabetes comes in 2 main forms: Type 1 diabetes, or ‘‘juvenile diabetes,’’ often develops 

in children, adolescents, and young adults; 

and Type 2 diabetes, which typically develops 

after age 40, but is appearing with increasing, 

and alarming, frequency in children. Although 

the causes of type 1 diabetes are not entirely 

known, it is not caused by obesity or by eating 

excessive sugar. There is a crucial and continuing need for research on the causes, prevention, treatment and cure of Type I Diabetes. That is why I am so pleased to have supported the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, which extended the Special Diabetes Program and the 


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