[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 77 (Thursday, May 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E957-E958]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO RAMESH TANDON, M.D.

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                           HON. MARGE ROUKEMA

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 30, 1996

  Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Dr. Ramesh Tandon, 
M.D., on his completion of service as president of the Passaic County, 
NJ, Medical Society. Dr. Tandon is a dedicated and talented physician 
whose skill is well respected by colleagues and patients alike. He is 
also a committed civic leader who has supported our schools, police, 
and civic organizations.
  Dr. Tandon, who holds undergraduate and medical degrees from the 
University of Allahabad in his native India, began his career in India 
in 1968 as an intern at Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi. In 1972, he 
emigrated to New York, where he did a residency in general surgery at 
the Hospital of Joint Disease. He later became an emergency room 
physician in New York before moving to New Jersey in 1977 to work as an 
emergency room

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physician at South Bergen Hospital and to establish a private practice 
in surgery, now located in Lyndhurst.
  Dr. Tandon has been director of general surgery at St. Mary's 
Hospital in Passaic since 1992. He has also served as chairman of the 
hospital's executive committee and president of the medical staff.
  Dr. Tandon has held several community positions. In addition to 
serving as president of the Passaic County Medical Society in 1995, he 
has been a member of the society's board of trustees, physician for the 
Lyndhurst school system and police department, and president of the 
Lyndhurst Lion's Club.
  Our Nation enjoys the world's highest standard for modern health 
care, which is vitally important to every citizen, Dr. Tandon has 
exemplified the highest professional standards. We express our deepest 
gratitude to Dr. Tandon and physicians like him who see that the 
highest quality of care is maintained. Best wishes to Dr. Tandon as he 
continues his exemplary service to his patients and the Passaic County 
community.

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