[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 139 (Thursday, September 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                    TRIBUTE TO RUTH I. HOWELL, D.O.

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 1994

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, this evening, the Southeast Michigan Chapter 
of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation will be hosting the 11th 
annual ``Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year'' award dinner. The 
award, instituted in 1984, is named after my home county's namesake, 
Gen. Alexander Macomb, a hero of the War of 1812.
  This year, the March of Dimes has chosen my long-time friend, Dr. 
Ruth Howell, as a recipient of the award. Being a physician is not 
simply a lob for Ruth, it is an avocation. In addition to her 
responsibilities with her practice, she always finds time to devote 
energy to several service and professional organizations, including the 
Downriver Community Services where she cares for underserved 
obstetrical patients.
  Ruth's devotion to her profession and the community are second to 
none. She has delivered and cared for thousands of children. In recent 
years she has begun to deliver a second generation. It is evident that 
her patients respect her at least as much as do her peers. Ruth was 
named Michigan General Practitioner of the Year in 1983 and was 
appointed as a member of the State of Michigan Board of Licensing and 
Registration. She is rightly recognized for her many contributions.
  Through advocacy, education, and community service, the March of 
Dimes has established itself as an organization with an impeccable 
reputation. And, the southeast Michigan chapter rightly recognizes Dr. 
Howell for her excellent service and outstanding leadership. Receiving 
recognition from the March of Dimes is an exceptional honor and I urge 
my colleagues to join me saluting Dr. Ruth Howell, as a recipient of of 
the ``Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year Award.''

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