[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 21 (Wednesday, March 2, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: March 2, 1994]
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  TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM J.C. AMEND, JR., M.D., FOR RECEIVING THE GIFT OF 
 LIFE AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 1994

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. William John Conrad 
Amend, Jr., a man deeply devoted to his family, medicine, and humanity 
who is being honored by the National Kidney Foundation of northern 
California with its Gift of Life Award.
  Dr. Bill, Willie, even Billy, as he is affectionately known, has made 
extraordinary contributions to the advancement of dialysis and 
nephrology. Beginning with a brilliant career at the Cornell University 
Medical College, Dr. Amend has led his field in both patient care and 
teaching. He helped found the medical arm of the UCSF Renal Transplant 
Service and the Cape Cod Dialysis Center at Yarmouth and has been a 
longstanding member of the medical advisory board. On both coasts and 
throughout the world, Dr. Amend is known and loved for his selfless 
commitment to the health of everyone.
  While his work is a major part of Dr. Amend's life, it does not 
consume him. He wakes early in the day for his work, ensuring himself 
time for his family and friends. He also makes time to pursue his 
intellectual loves: Literature, history, and art; and his secret 
passion, baseball scouting.
  Dr. Amend teaches students to emphasize patient care over pure 
science and help academic centers evolve with the changing U.S. health 
system without losing their traditional missions.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring Dr. 
Amend, congratulating him on receiving this distinguished award, and 
for living a life filled with values.

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