[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 94 (Monday, June 24, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1151]
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        TRIBUTE TO THE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SUNY STONY BROOK

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                         HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 24, 1996

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Health 
Science Center at SUNY Stony Brook. It began in June 1963 when the New 
York State Committee on Medical Education, chaired by Malcolm Muir, 
issued its reports entitled ``Education for the Health Professions.'' 
The report reiterated the importance of meeting the projected needs of 
the health professions over the next two decades. It recommended that 
State institutions be expanded and that State institutions cooperate 
with the expansion planned by the private institutions to educate 
physicians and associated health professionals be educated in the 
concept of comprehensive medical care. As a part of the implementation 
plan, it was proposed that a comprehensive health sciences center be 
developed as a part of SUNY Stony Brook.
  SUNY accepted the committee's recommendation and included in the 1964 
SUNY master plan, the creation of a health sciences center as part of 
the University Center being developed at Stony Brook.
  The Health Sciences Center at Stony Brook stands as a testimony to 
the vision and hard work of State and University leaders who 
contributed to the creation of this outstanding institution. Over a 
very short period of time, the Health Sciences Center at SUNY Stony 
Brook has established itself as an outstanding center for research and 
education, and a major provider of health care services to Suffolk 
County and the broader Nassau/Suffolk region.
  To recognize this accomplishment, the Health Sciences Center will 
hold a symposium entitled, ``A Retrospective of the Health Sciences 
Center at the State University during the past Four Decades'' on June 
18, 1996. It is hoped that this will also energize the participants to 
meet the challenges confronting the health care professions as the 
Health Sciences Center continues to work toward improving the health 
status of those who live and work in Suffolk County, the Long Island 
Region, New York State, and the Nation as a whole.
  Mr. Speaker, the Health Center at SUNY Stony Brook has provided an 
excellent service in the Long Island region. I ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing the outstanding contributions this institution 
has made.

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