[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 PIONEERING DR. DAZELLE SIMPSON RETIRES

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 1996

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a native 
Miamian and the first black pediatrician in Florida, on the occasion of 
her retirement after 42 years. Dr. Dazelle Simpson has contributed 
significantly to the Miami community but, she also has been a faithful 
and active member of the National Medical Association. She has chaired 
the pediatrics section. She has been honored as outstanding physician 
by the National Medical Association.
  During her lifetime, Dr. Simpson has achieved and recorded many 
firsts. She was first in her high school, college, medical school, the 
first black pediatrician in Florida, the first to achieve specialist 
certification in her field, the first black president of the Greater 
Miami Pediatrics Society, the first black board of trustees member of a 
medical school, the first to set up and finance a scholarship fund for 
black health professional student in Florida and the first alumni 
association president to raise $1 million for her school.
  As with many strong women, she did this all while maintaining one of 
the most successful medical practices in the county, raising a family, 
running a family business, attending to church and community needs, and 
caring for sick family members.
  In tribute to Dr. Simpson, a gala event is planned for Saturday, 
February 3, 1996. The day of honor will also feature a health symposium 
cosponsored by Meharry Medical College.

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