[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 97 (Thursday, July 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1388-E1389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO YASHPAL ARYA, M.D.

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 1997

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Yashpal Arya. 
Dr. Arya is chief of gastroenterology/endoscopy at Wyckoff Heights 
Medical Center. He has worked at Wyckoff since 1976.
  Born in India, and medically trained in his homeland, Dr. Arya has 
established an impressive portfolio of professional achievements. He is 
a member of numerous committees and organizations, including the 
American College of Gastroenterology, the New York State Medical 
Society, and the Queens Medical Society. Additionally, he has been the 
recipient of the Isadore Caputo Memorial Award from Wyckoff Medical 
Center, and the Teaching Excellence Award from Wyckoff Medical Center.

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  I am pleased to recognize the contributions of Dr. Arya, and wish him 
continued success in the medical profession. The community of Brooklyn 
is fortunate to have a medical practitioner with Dr. Arya's background 
and commitment working at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center.

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