E2276 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2008 

HONORING KYLE BRYSON EVANS 

HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly 

pause to recognize Kyle Bryson Evans of Holt, 

Missouri. Kyle is a very special young man 

who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active 

part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 

1494, and earning the most prestigious award 

of Eagle Scout. 

Kyle has been very active with his troop, 

participating in many scout activities. Over the 

many years Kyle 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 Kyle Bryson Evans 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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A TRIBUTE TO ANISH BERRY 

HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today 

to pay tribute and to honor Mr. Anish Berry. 

Mr. Berry is the President of the Diagnostic 

Imaging Group, which operates 38 diagnostic 

imaging centers, 23 of which are in New York 

and 6 in New Jersey under the name Doshi 

Diagnostic Imaging Services, as well as 16 

centers in Florida under the name Signet Diagnostic Imaging Services. 

Mr. Berry helped to engineer the aggressive 

growth of the Diagnostic Imaging Group by 

leveraging hardware-and-software prowess 

with the talents of a diverse medical, technical, 

and administrative staff to deliver high-caliber 

customer service to patients and over 40,000 

referring physicians. This excellent team of 

medical professionals is paired with state of 

the art equipment in each facility where the full 

range of imaging services are offered, including MRI/MRA, CT, Ultrasound, X-ray, Mammography, PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, DEXA, Echocardiolgraphy 

and Vascular Duplex. 

Mr. Berry takes the same aggressive approach to his charitable works. He is the cofounder of the Doshi Difference Program at 

the John Bowne High School in Flushing, NY. 

This unique, selective program affords its students an outstanding introduction in research 

techniques as well as valuable learning experiences including scientific competitions, mentoring, field trips, and speakers. Mr. Berry was 

also responsible for the recent construction of 

a brand new science lab at John Bowne High 

School to further assist the students in their 

quest for educational excellence. 

Mr. Berry is also a staunch supporter of law 

enforcement, serving as the Director of the 

New York Law Enforcement Foundation, the 

Medical Director of Amtrack Police, the Director of the Suffolk County Police Reserves, and 

as a member of the Nassau County Police 

Reserves. 

Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize 

Mr. Anish Berry for his extraordinary accomplishments in diagnostic imaging, science education, and community service. 

Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to 

join me in paying tribute to Mr. Anish Berry. 

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RECOGNITION OF MR. ROBERT S. 

HEKEMIAN 

HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN OF NEW JERSEY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. ROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to 

recognize Mr. Robert Hekemian, a resident of 

Saddle River, New Jersey, for his lifetime of 

dedication to the improvement of the community, and being awarded the Bergen Community College Foundation’s 2008 Medallion 

Award of Merit for Corporate Responsibility 

and Philanthropy. 

Mr. Hekemian currently serves as Chairman 

of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of 

both Hekemian & Co., Inc., a real estate investment, management and brokerage company, and First Real Estate Investment Trust 

of New Jersey. He has been active in the real 

estate business for more than 6 decades, and 

is esteemed by his peers. 

Mr. Hekemian, who is of Armenian descent, 

is a devoted member of the Armenian Presbyterian Church in Paramus, New Jersey and 

serves on the Board of the Armenian Missionary Association of America. During the 

past 50 years, he has contributed substantially 

to numerous civic and community organizations, as well as domestic and international 

charitable endeavors, both personally and 

through the Robert and Mary Jane Hekemian 

Foundation. Benefactors of the Foundation include The New York Philharmonic, Hackensack University Medical Center, Bergen Community College, Boy Scouts of America and 

The Young Men’s Christian Association 

(YMCA). Finally, Mr. Hekemian is a devoted 

husband, father, and grandfather. He has 

been married to his loving wife Mary Jane for 

51 years, and they have been blessed with 4 

wonderful children and 7 grandchildren. 

Today, I would like to recognize Robert 

Hekemian’s leadership by example for more 

than half a century. I am proud that such an 

honorable man resides in my Congressional 

District. My constituents’ lives are better for all 

his many and generous contributions to the 

community. I offer my sincere and hearty congratulations on the occasion of this well-deserved and distinguished award. 

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RECOGNIZING THE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER OF GENESEE 

COUNTY AWARD WINNER 

HON. DALE E. KILDEE OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I ask the 

House of Representatives to join me in congratulating the individuals honored by the 

Child Advocacy Center of Genesee County for 

their service to the young people of the greater Flint area that are the victims of child 

abuse. Genesee County expressed its gratitude to these persons at a dinner on November 6, 2008 in Flint, Michigan. 

The Child Advocacy Center of Genesee 

County was founded to react to allegations of 

child abuse. A multidisciplinary team responds 

by providing forensic interviews, medical evaluations, therapeutic intervention, and victim 

support/advocacy. Their goal is provide these 

services to children and families in a safe and 

consistent manner. 

Three persons were honored that evening. 

The 2008 Stars for Children Awards Law Enforcement Officer of the Year is Detective 

Diana Mills of the Mt. Morris Township Police 

Department. The 2008 Stars for Children 

Awards Child Protective Services Worker of 

the Year is Marie Putnam. Andrea Legendre 

was named the 2008 Stars for Children 

Awards Prosecutor of the Year. 

May the House of Representatives rise with 

me and applaud the work of these individuals. 

Their commitment to abused and vulnerable 

children is exemplary. They perform an invaluable service to our community and through 

their work abused and neglected children in 

Genesee County have help for a safer, 

happier life. 

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IN RECOGNIZING OF MAJOR BRIAN 

SITLER, UNITED STATES AIR 

FORCE 

HON. JEFF MILLER OF FLORIDA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I 

rise to honor the service of Major Brian Sitler, 

United States Air Force. Brian served as the 

Military Fellow in my office during the second 

session of the 110th Congress and was an integral part of the staff. He took the lead on 9 

important portfolios: Defense/Foreign Policy, 

FEMA, Homeland Security, Immigration, Postal TRICARE/Military Health Care, Labor/Trade, 

Resources/Interior/Environment, and Science 

and Technology. He also served as my subject matter expert for important Air Force 

issues which included the Air Force Tanker replacement and the BRAC-mandated Joint 

Strike Fighter beddown at Eglin Air Force 

Base. Brian’s counsel on the strategic as well 

as tactical implications was extremely valuable. 

Brian’s performance in dealing with constituents and case work should be commended. 

He effectively negotiated the executive and 

legislative barriers to solve constituent issues. 

One case in particular should be highlighted. 

He received a constituent request from a military retiree whose daughter was diagnosed 

with autism. Brian took the initiative to investigate this case further and uncovered a significant gap between active duty and retiree 

TRICARE coverage in the Extended Care 

Health Option, ECHO, program. After bringing 

this to my attention, Brian worked with the 

Congressional Budget Office, Professional 

Staff Members from the House Armed Services Committee, autism advocacy groups, and 

offices of other Members of Congress and 

Senators. As a result of his diligent work, the 

$231 million bipartisan ‘‘Military Family Autism 

Equality Act’’ was introduced. Without Brian’s 

initiative, hard work, and attention to detail, 

this act would not have been possible. 


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