[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 82 (Thursday, June 6, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1023]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 A TRIBUTE TO P. KIRK PANDELIDIS, M.D.

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                        HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 1996

  Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I recently attended a celebration marking 
the retirement of Dr. P. Kirk Pandelidis. His life is one of those 
immigrant success stories that make America great. I would like to 
share his achievements with my colleagues.
  P. Kirk Pandelidis, M.D. has been a dedicated member of the medical 
community of York County, PA for over 30 years. But his story begins in 
Athens, Greece where he was born and lived for 28 years. Dr. Pandelidis 
received his secondary and undergraduate education in Athens. In 
addition, in 1952, he received his doctorate in medicine at the 
University of Athens. He faithfully served in the Army of his native 
country from 1952 to 1955 in the capacity of lieutenant of the Medical 
Corps.
  In 1955, after his military service, Dr. Pandelidis moved to the 
United States as an intern of the Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, LA. 
After two residencies in Massachusetts and Connecticut, he came to 
Philadelphia where he served as a resident at the Jefferson Medial 
College and Hospital. Here he became a licensed doctor in the 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 1962 Dr. Pandelidis moved to York 
County where he served as a psychiatrist with honor and distinction for 
over 30 years.
  Dr. Pandelidis is a highly respected leader in his field. In his 
impressive career, he served as medical director of the York County 
Mental Health Center and chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at 
York Hospital. He also published numerous studies and served as 
president of the York County Medial Society and the Central 
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society.
  In addition to being a devoted husband and father, Dr. Pandelidis is 
highly regarded for his leadership and service to the community. He was 
president of the board of his Greek Orthodox church and was involved in 
the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and the Historical Society of 
York.
  I am proud to have the opportunity to honor Dr. Pandelidis' 
distinguished service in medicine and the community of York. For all he 
has done, I ask that you join me, Mr. Speaker, in recognizing my 
constituent Dr. P. Kirk Pandelidis.

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