E2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 30, 2010 Browning. During his tenure, Mr. Browning age. To his family, friends, and loved ones: HONORING ELAINE ROTH FOR HER helped to transform the face of Mobile’s indus- Daniel’s country will never forget his service. 42 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE trial waterfront and secure the long-term return of Navy shipbuilding to Alabama’s port city. f On November 16, Bob Browning officially HON. STEVE ISRAEL stepped down as CEO for Austal USA ship- IN HONOR OF THE HEALTHCARE OF building in Mobile to pursue a new business CHAPLAINCY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opportunity. He has held Austal USA’s top po- Tuesday, November 30, 2010 sition for the last 2 years after joining the com- pany in 2007. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today Bob arrived at Austal as it was establishing to congratulate Elaine Roth, former District OF NEW YORK itself as a force to be reckoned with in building Manager of the Social Security Administration quality, high-speed ships. For the last decade IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES field office in Melville, NY, who will be retiring Austal has been expanding its footprint along later this year. Her 42-year career with Social the Mobile River and Bob played a significant Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Security is a testament to Ms. Roth’s dedica- tion to public service. role in making Mobile home to the largest alu- Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to Ms. Roth’s career with Social Security minum shipyard in the world. pay special tribute to the HealthCare Chap- Bob guided the growth of Austal’s high- began in 1968 when she was hired as a laincy, a nonprofit multi-faith healthcare orga- speed military shipbuilding program by pre- Claims Representative in , NY. Be- paring it to successfully compete in major mili- nization that is devoted to serving the spiritual tween then and 1980 she was promoted mul- tary contracts. In 2008, Austal secured a cov- needs of patients seeking palliative care and tiple times and served as Branch Manager of eted $1.6 billion contract to build joint high- their families. This month, the Chaplaincy the field offices in Kings Plaza (Brooklyn), speed vessels, JHSV, for the U.S. Army and hosts its annual ‘‘Wholeness of Life’’ Awards Riverhead (), and Flushing Navy. The program is continuing with Austal Dinner in Manhattan. (). She was then promoted to District on track to build the fourth and fifth vessels. Founded in 1961 by a syndicate of church- Manager of the field office in Melville in 1998, a position she held until 2004 when she was Bob has also well positioned Austal to suc- es, the HealthCare Chaplaincy has served cessfully compete for a $5 billion U.S. Navy asked to join Social Security’s National Medi- nearly 5 million people, relieving medical suf- contract to produce ten littoral combat ships. care Planning Task Force. fering and improving the quality of life of Austal and partner General Dynamics were Throughout her four decades with Social awarded a contract in 2005 to construct their countless grateful clients and their families. Security, Ms. Roth’s many accomplishments first LCS, the USS Independence, which was Over the course of those five decades, the have been recognized with various awards. commissioned in January 2010. HealthCare Chaplaincy has sought tirelessly to Most notably, she received a Deputy Commis- Under Bob’s leadership, Austal has since expand palliative care by improving its acces- sioner’s Citation (August 2007 and October become the leader in the contract to build the sibility, affordability, and quality, and by train- 2005), a Component Head’s Citation (August full 10-ship Navy LCS fleet. The Navy is ex- ing qualified chaplains for hospital ministry. As 2006), and the Commissioner’s Citation—So- pected to make a decision by the end of the the largest clinical pastoral education and re- cial Security’s highest honor—in September year. The award would mean a doubling of search center of its kind in the United States, 2005 and three times previously. Austal’s local workforce of 1,800 employees. the HealthCare Chaplaincy has become an in- Ms. Roth and her husband are long-time As Bob and his family transition to new tegral part of the medical community, caring residents of Long Island and she will be enter- challenges, I wish to convey the appreciation for both residential and non-residential pa- ing her well-earned retirement as a loving of Alabama’s coastal community for a job well tients with serious progressive illnesses and mother of two and a devoted grandmother of done. His leadership and his dedication to our one. I thank her for her service to the Second helping to reduce the severity of disease local workforce have made our region strong- District of New York and wish her all the best symptoms. er. in the future. f The HealthCare Chaplaincy is hosting its 23rd Wholeness of Life Awards Dinner this f HONORING DANIEL JOHNSON month to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. I also HONORING ETHAN J. SMITH wish to congratulate this year’s most worthy HON. MIKE QUIGLEY honorees: the Chairmen of the Board of Trust- OF ILLINOIS ees, as well as doctors and nurses who ex- HON. SAM GRAVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES celled at patient care in the palliative medical OF MISSOURI Tuesday, November 30, 2010 field. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today The HealthCare Chaplaincy’s remarkable Tuesday, November 30, 2010 to honor the service and sacrifice of Senior achievements would not be possible without Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, Airman Daniel Johnson. Daniel was killed by its President and Chief Executive Officer, the I proudly pause to recognize Ethan J. Smith. an improvised explosive device last month in Reverend Dr. Walter J. Smith, and Executive Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was just 23 years Ethan is a very special young man who has Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, old. exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship Claire Haaga-Altman. A specialist in end-of life Daniel spent much of his childhood in Min- and leadership by taking an active part in the nesota and Wisconsin before moving to Schil- palliative care, the Rev. Dr. Walter Smith has Boy Scouts of America, Troop 332, and earn- ler Park, Illinois to live with his grandmother. served at the HealthCare Chaplaincy for near- ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Family members remember fondly Daniel’s ly two decades. Ms. Haaga-Altman has served Ethan has been very active with his troop, lifelong dream to fight for his country and the in the non-profit sector for more than 30 years, participating in many scout activities. Over the pride he felt when he put on his uniform. In Af- helping to develop ’s Access-a- many years Ethan has been involved with ghanistan he disarmed dangerous bombs, Ride program and fostering and facilitating the scouting, he has not only earned numerous continuously risking his life to protect others. growth of the multi-faith palliative medical field. merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- His commitment to service extended beyond At the Chaplaincy, she is overseeing an inno- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, the battlefield. Daniel attended Triton College vative and critically needed assisted living pro- Ethan has contributed to his community with the admirable goal of one day working as gram. through his Eagle Scout project. Ethan painted an emergency medical technician. Today, I and renovated the Pink Hill Park playground offer my deepest condolences to all of those Madam Speaker, I salute the work of prior to that park hosting the Wall That Heals who had the privilege to know such a selfless HealthCare Chaplaincy and I ask that my dis- traveling Vietnam War Memorial exhibit. and giving young man. tinguished colleagues join me in recognizing Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join I join with them in mourning the loss of this the outstanding work of the HealthCare Chap- me in commending Ethan J. Smith for his ac- brave airman and exemplary American. On laincy and its 2010 honorees for their many complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- behalf of the and the contributions to the civic and spiritual life of ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the 5th district of Illinois I thank him for his cour- our Nation. highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

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