[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 66 (Monday, May 19, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E971-E972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




A SPECIAL SALUTE TO DR. MARVIN FISK--1997 CONGRESSIONAL SENIOR CITIZEN 
                                 INTERN

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 1997

  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 are also gathering on Capitol Hill for 
the annual Congressional Senior Citizen Intern Program.
  The Senior Citizen Intern Program provides seniors with a firsthand 
look at their Government in action. During their stay in Washington, 
DC, they attend meetings, workshops, and issue forums on topics which 
impact the elderly population in particular. The program also provides 
an opportunity for extensive dialog with congressional leaders, members 
of the Presidential Cabinet, and other policymakers.
  I take price in saluting Dr. Marvin Fisk, who has been selected as my 
congressional senior

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citizen intern for 1997. Dr. Fisk is an outstanding individual whom I 
look forward to welcoming to our Nation's Capitol. I rise to share with 
my colleagues some biographical information on Dr. Fisk.
  Dr. Marvin Fisk is a highly respected member of the medical 
community. He is an alumni of Howard University in Washington, DC. For 
the past 16 years, Dr. Fisk has been on staff at the Mt. Sinai Medical 
Center. He was previously employed at Forest City Hospital. Dr. Fisk's 
resume also includes faculty appointments at the Howard University 
College of Dentistry and the Case Western Reserve Dental School. He has 
also been assigned as an examining dentist and school clinic dentist by 
the Cleveland Board of Education.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Fisk's professional memberships include the American 
Dentist Association, Ohio Dental Association, Fellow of the 
International College of Dentistry, and the Greater Cleveland Dental 
Society, just to name a few. He is the former president of the Ohio 
Dental Association; former president of the Greater Cleveland Dental 
Society; and the former president of the Academy of General Dentistry. 
He is currently a member of the board of trustees for Howard 
University. Further, Dr. Fisk serves as vice president for the Retired 
Senior Volunteer Program.
  In addition to his assignment at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Dr. 
Fisk is an active member of various civic organizations throughout the 
Cleveland community. They include the Phyllis Wheatley Association, Boy 
Scouts of America, the Fraternal Order of Police, the NAACP, and Kappa 
Alpha Psi Fraternity. Dr. Fisk is also a member of Mt. Zion 
Congregational Church.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Marvin Fisk is the recipient of numerous awards and 
citations which recognize his leadership and commitment. He received 
the Outstanding Leadership Award from the Howard University Alumni 
Association, and the Distinguished Dentist Award from the Howard 
University Dental School. Further, Dr. Fisk is the recipient of the 
Outstanding Leadership Award from the American Dental Association.
  Mr. Speaker, I take special pride in saluting Dr. Marvin Fisk. He is 
an exceptional individual who has earned the respect of his colleagues 
and others throughout the community. I have also benefited from our 
close working relationship on issues which impact the Greater Cleveland 
community. I am certain that Dr. Fisk will do an outstanding job as a 
congressional senior citizen intern. I want to congratulate him and 
express my appreciation for his participation in this important 
program.

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