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October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1575 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS IN RECOGNITION OF INTER- HONORING THE WORK OF MY LIFE such as the world premiering of ‘‘Fading NATIONAL DAY OF RADIOLOGY SPEAKS Away’’ by Christopher H.K. Lee, a seven-part documentary based on the account of a 13- year-old Korean orphan who fled North Korea HON. PETE SESSIONS HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN OF TENNESSEE to the South. Putting their own personal time and re- OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sources into promoting films which help con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, October 28, 2013 nect us to other communities-at-large, domes- Monday, October 28, 2013 Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, a great so- tically and globally, the KAFFNY continues to ciety is often given their place in history based play a vital role in the Great City of New York, Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- on how they serve the least among them. A as it works to spread the story of the Korean ognize the International Day of Radiology, and great people are often judged from how well War, which I and my comrades believe should draw attention to the vital role that diagnostic they serve the least of all. I rise today to honor be referred as the ‘Forgotten Victory.’ imaging and radiation therapy serve in the the work of My Life Speaks as they work to Since returning home from my service in the American health care system. The Inter- bring aid to orphans in Haiti. Korean War over six decades ago, I have wit- national Day of Radiology is observed annu- Cited as one of the poorest countries in the nessed the Korean American community flour- ally on November 8—an important date in world, Haiti has almost 500,000 orphans. With ish in New York City and across the United medical and world history. On that day in high illiteracy and unemployment rates, the States and am very proud of all their contribu- 1895, Professor Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen Haitian society struggles with poverty, and the tions to the American fabric. discovered X-rays, which ultimately led to high orphan rate it accompanies. Often forgot- f modern medical imaging and radiation ther- ten, children with special needs are orphaned apy. This year, the 118th anniversary of IN RECOGNITION OF DR. and overlooked completely. My Life Speaks EVERETTE J. FREEMAN Roentgen’s discovery, will focus on lung imag- works to provide the best quality of life pos- ing, and be commemorated by many groups, sible to orphans, those with and without spe- including the American College of Radiology cial needs, by providing safe housing, quality HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. OF GEORGIA (ACR), the Radiological Society of North education, and accessible medical care. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America and the European Society of Radi- I ask my colleagues to join with me in cele- ology. brating the good work of all who follow the call Monday, October 28, 2013 Radiologists (physicians with special training of the Almighty to feed the hungry, clothe the Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise in imaging), radiation oncologists (physicians naked, and care for the orphan. May our voca- today to pay tribute to an outstanding leader, trained to treat cancer with radiation) and the tions be a light of the old prayer, ‘‘at the end Dr. Everette J. Freeman, the Eighth President imaging community continue to move medi- of our lives, may we all be found in the service of Albany State University, who will be leaving cine forward. Most recently, lung computed to- of others.’’ the school after eight successful and produc- mography (CT) scans were shown by clinical f tive years as President. He was honored at a trials to significantly reduce lung cancer farewell reception on Thursday, October 24, deaths among smokers. In response to the IN RECOGNITION OF THE KOREAN 2013, at Orene Hall on the ASU campus. positive results generated from these trials, AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL NEW Dr. Freeman is a Washington, D.C. native the ACR will issue CT lung cancer screening YORK and alumnus of Antioch College with a bach- guidelines and standards. Nationwide, CT elor of arts degree in sociology and econom- screening programs for lung cancer, including HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL ics. He also earned a master’s in labor and in- teams of health care providers from various OF NEW YORK dustrial relations from the University of Illinois, medical specialties, will follow. These multi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and a doctorate in education from Rutgers University. He holds a certificate from the In- disciplinary screening programs will save tens Monday, October 28, 2013 of thousands of lives each year from the na- stitute for Educational Leadership at Harvard tion’s leading cancer killer. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, during the Ko- University, as well as a Certificate in Econom- rean War, almost two million American sol- Medical imaging has been shown to help ics from Fircroft College in Birmingham, Eng- diers, including myself, fought to defend free- lower many cancer and hospital mortality land. dom and democracy for a country and people rates. A 2009 National Bureau of Economic Prior to his tenure at Albany State, Dr. Free- they did not know. Despite the tragic losses Research (BEA) report found that individuals man made his mark on several institutes of and extreme hardships endured by the Korean with greater access to imaging live longer than higher learning, serving as senior vice presi- people and those who fought in their defense, those with lesser access. Imaging exams also dent and provost of the University of Indianap- little is known about the war and its aftermath. reduce the number of invasive surgeries, un- olis, dean of continuing education at Jackson I proudly recognize the Korean American Film necessary hospital admissions and lengths of State University, and executive assistant to Festival New York (KAFFNY) and its efforts to hospital stays, which can lower health care the president at Tennessee State University. educate and inform the New York community costs. He also acted as interim vice president for uni- about the so-called ‘‘Forgotten War’’ through versity relations and development at Ten- The U.S. National Academy of Engineering presenting new opportunities for intercommu- nessee State. recognized the tremendous contribution of nity outreach. The Second Congressional District of Geor- medical imaging when it ranked imaging Through their organization, the KAFFNY has gia gained a valuable and respected leader among the 20 greatest engineering achieve- brought attention to the Korean Diaspora and when Dr. Freeman came to Albany. He has ments of the 20th century. Most telling, the Korean-American experience, recognizing and transformed Albany State University, both fis- New England Journal of Medicine named supporting new filmmakers and artists in the cally and academically. Despite State budget medical imaging one of the top 10 medical ad- community. This year, the KAFFNY explores cuts, he initiated new online programs and vances of the last 1,000 years. how the reverberations of the Korean War are joint enrollment policies, led the fiscal affairs With its incredible impact on patients’ still felt to this day and how they are explored division from the worst audit ratings to the health, and significant benefit to the American in the area of film. Their festival taking place best, and facilitated the transition of students health care system, I am pleased to recognize from October 24–26, 2013, commemorates from technical colleges into the University. the importance of diagnostic imaging and radi- the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armi- Moreover, Dr. Freeman has demonstrated a ation oncology, and call attention to November stice. It premiers some of the richest and most continued dedication to improving the aca- 8 as the International Day of Radiology. diverse selection of films on the Korean War, demic community at ASU. Under his strategic ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:15 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28OC8.001 E28OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1576 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 28, 2013 leadership, the University saw simultaneous mitted to another match at USC. The Wiley VETERAN HALL OF FAME annual enrollment increases and higher SAT College team also known as the Melvin B. INDUCTEE JOSEPH K. VRABEL scores of entering classes. Tolson/Denzel Washington Forensics Society, In addition, Dr. Freeman oversaw $20 mil- will be represented by Sophomore Lyle HON. TIM RYAN lion in capital improvements to the Albany Keinman and Junior Nathan Leal along with OF OHIO State campus, including a state-of-the-art stu- team director, Christopher Medina. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent center, a learning center, and six resi- dence halls. The positive impact of the con- Now ranked fourth in the nation, Wiley’s de- Monday, October 28, 2013 struction reverberated throughout the student bate team completed its 2012–2013 season of Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today community, as well as in the surrounding city. competition having amassed 82 national to honor the life of Joseph Vrabel. Joe served The relationship between ASU and the Great- awards, 368 season-long awards, 16 cham- in the United States Army during the Korean er Albany area has been significantly strength- pionship trophies, and the first team title by a War.