[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 20 (Tuesday, March 1, 1994)]
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    IN RECOGNITION OF THE HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS OF DR. ZACHARIAH P. 
                               ZACHARIAH

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                         HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 1, 1994

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to take this opportunity to 
recognize and applaud the humanitarian efforts of Dr. Zachariah P. 
Zachariah, director of Cardiovascular Laboratories at Holy Cross 
Hospital, a not-for-profit community hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  Dr. Zachariah has been in private practice since 1976 and is widely 
known for his professional accomplishments. A noted cardiologist, he 
has completed more than 10,000 cardiac catheterizations and over 2,500 
PTCA procedures. In addition, he has authored a number of scientific 
articles in reputable journals in the United States and abroad.
  Dr. Zachariah has led a distinguished medical career, but he is not 
recognized solely for his professional achievements. Rather, since the 
beginning of his career, he has focused his time and attention on 
improving the lives of his fellow human beings.
  Dr. Zachariah has dedicated numerous years and much effort on behalf 
of the American Heart Association, but is equally involved in other 
civic projects to assist his community. Dr. Zachariah is also known as 
a generous contributor to a broad range of charitable causes. For 
example, Dr. Zachariah recently made a sizable contribution to the 
American Heart Association to fund heart education programs for the 
youth of Broward County.
  In recognition of his work, on November 12, 1993, Dr. Zachariah was 
presented with the Spirit of Life Humanitarian Award by the members of 
the Kings Point Chapter of the City of Hope. The City of Hope provides 
consultation services to physicians throughout the world, extending the 
facilities, expertise, and knowledge of the medical center staff to 
patients being treated elsewhere. I share their enthusiasm in honoring 
Dr. Zachariah for his humanitarian efforts.
  In connection with this honor, Florida Governor, Lawton Chiles, 
approved a resolution designating November 12, 1993, as ``Dr. Zachariah 
P. Zachariah Day.'' I can think of no more fitting tribute to a man who 
has given so much to others, and I am pleased to honor Dr. Zachariah by 
reprinting the text of the resolution below.

                               Resolution

       Whereas, Dr. Zachariah P. Zachariah has been a dedicated 
     volunteer, philanthropist and leader in his community through 
     his generosity and support of numerous charities, 
     organizations and civic endeavors; and
       Whereas, Dr. Zachariah has been a strong supporter of the 
     Museum of Science and Discovery, Friends of Jack and Jill 
     Nursery, Holy Cross Hospital, Nova University and Pine Crest 
     Preparatory School; and
       Whereas, Dr. Zachariah has contributed over 16 years of 
     service to a variety of American Heart Association 
     activities, including fundraising, programs, professional 
     education and research, and is dedicated to the heart cause 
     by providing heart education in the young in an effort to 
     raise a new, heart-healthy generation; and
       Whereas, Dr. Zachariah has organized support throughout the 
     state, nation and world to help build institutions and 
     organizations that have benefitted thousands of people; and
       Whereas, Dr. Zachariah's drive, energy, enthusiasm and 
     persuasiveness have sparked remarkable initiatives in his 
     friends, associates and members of the community . . . 
     enabling them to accomplish goals and challenges they may 
     have never attempted; and
       Whereas, Dr. Zachariah has given of himself and his time to 
     enhance and improve the quality of life for mankind through 
     his untiring efforts on behalf of medicine, health, 
     government and education: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Governor and Cabinet of the State of 
     Florida, as a special tribute to Dr. Zachariah P. Zachariah, 
     do hereby designate November 12, 1993 as Dr. Zachariah P. 
     Zachariah Day in Florida.
       In testimony whereof, the Governor and Cabinet of the State 
     of Florida have hereunto subscribed their names and have 
     caused the Official Seal of the State of Florida to be 
     hereunto affixed in the City of Tallahassee on this 12th day 
     of November, 1993.

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