[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E832]
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     DR. SARAH M. WILDER, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL SENIOR CITIZEN INTERN

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 1996

  Mr. STOKES, Mr. Speaker, each year during the month of May, our 
Nation celebrates National Senior Citizen Month. In communities 
throughout the United States, senior citizens are recognized for their 
contributions to their communities and the Nation. In conjunction with 
Senior Citizen Month, seniors from across the Nation are scheduled to 
gather on Capitol Hill in a few days for the annual Congressional 
Senior Citizen Intern Program.
  The Senior Citizen Intern Program has proved to be extremely 
successful. During their weeklong stay in Washington, DC, seniors 
receive a firsthand look at their Government in action. They attend 
meetings, workshops, and issue forums on topics which impact the 
elderly community in particular. The forums also provide an opportunity 
for extensive dialog with congressional leaders, members of the 
President's Cabinet, and other policymakers.
  I rise to salute my Congressional Senior Citizen Intern for 1996. Dr. 
Sarah M. Wilder, an outstanding resident of the Eleventh Congressional 
District, will travel to Capitol Hill to participate in the Senior 
Citizen Intern Program. I want to share with my colleagues some 
biographical information on Dr. Wilder.
  Mr. Speaker, I am certain that during the forums on Capitol Hill, 
health care will be at the top of the agenda for discussion. I am 
pleased that Dr. Wilder comes to Capitol Hill armed with a wealth of 
educational, administrative, and instructional experience in the field 
of health and nutrition. She received her bachelor of science degree in 
institutional management from Tuskegee University, and a master's 
degree in public health nutrition from Case Western Reserve University. 
In 1988, she earned her Ph.D. in community systems planning and 
development: health planning administration, from Pennsylvania State 
University. Dr. Wilder's dissertation consisted of an exploratory study 
of in-home services provided to elderly citizens through informal 
support systems.
  Dr. Wilder also has a vast amount of administrative experience. 
During her career, she has served as director of dietetics for a 
convalescent and rehabilitation center; she has served as president of 
an in-home health care agency; and she is past president of a traveling 
nutrition dietetic educational management system. In addition, Dr. 
Wilder is the author of the first health-oriented dietetic technology 
program in the State of Ohio. Further, she developed and conducted 
community training sessions focusing on health issues such as diabetes, 
hypertension, CPR, and nutrition. Dr. Wilder has also traveled 
extensively over the years, sharing her expertise and insight with 
health organizations and students around the globe.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Wilder currently serves as professor of dietetic 
technology at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, OH. Her 
memberships include president and charter member of the National 
Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition; past president and 
secretary of the Cleveland Dietetic Association; member of the American 
Association of University Professors; and past secretary of the 
American Dietetic Association Foundation. In addition, Dr. Wilder 
chairs the Research and Education Hunger/Malnutrition Committee of the 
American Dietetic Association. She has authored numerous journals and 
reports, and has presented lectures on nutrition and other health 
issues.
  Dr. Wilder is the recipient of awards and honors which recognize her 
strong commitment and dedication. She is the recipient of the 
Distinguished Alumni Award from Pennsylvania State University, and the 
Teacher of the Year Award by the Ohio Association of Two Year Colleges. 
Dr. Wilder was also honored with the establishment of the S. Wilder 
Dietetic/Nutrition Scholarship Endowment Fund administered by the 
American Dietetic Association.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Sarah M. Wilder is an individual of extraordinary 
talent and ability. I take pride in welcoming her to our Nation's 
Capitol as my Congressional Senior Citizen Intern. I am certain that 
she will do an outstanding job, and the Eleventh Congressional District 
and the Nation will benefit from her service on Capitol Hill.

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