[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 112 (Friday, August 1, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING DR. DOLORES DYER

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 1997

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a 
heavy heart to remember and reflect upon the life of a friend and a 
great lady from Dallas. Dr. Dolores Dyer. Her faithful service to the 
citizens of Dallas affected and benefited the lives of those whom she 
came in contact with.
  Despite dropping out of high school, Dolores accomplished many of her 
goals and received many accolades. Against all the odds, at the age of 
30, she enrolled in the University of North Texas. Through her hard 
work and perseverance she graduated with highest honors while being 
named the recipient of the Outstanding Student Award. After being 
awarded a merit scholarship, she continued to pursue her graduate 
degree in psychology at Southern Methodist University. Because of her 
diligence, she was awarded a fellowship by the National Institute of 
Mental Health to attend the University of Texas at Austin to pursue a 
degree in clinical psychology. In 1973, she was awarded her doctorate 
by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
  Dr. Dyer began her service for the community immediately after 
receiving her doctorate. She interned for 30 months at local Dallas 
mental health centers around the city. Not seeking public praise or 
approval, Dolores was drawn to a calling of servitude. She wanted to 
work with people that needed her help the most. As a result of her 
desire to serve, mental health issues became the area that was closest 
to her heart. She gave her time, voluntarily, to fight for those whom 
were unable to fight for themselves.
  For 20 years she worked with the Mental Health Association while 
leading committees on adults with mental illnesses and the Child and 
Family Guidance Clinic. For her years of dedicated service she was 
awarded the Prism Award/Pam Bluementhal Memorial Mental Health Award 
given to an outstanding professional. One of her most meaningful 
projects, was her tireless work on the mental health aspects of the 
future Dallas health plan. This plan will not only benefit this 
generation, but will ensure that health issues for the future will 
still protect those whose voice can not be heard.
  Mr. Speaker I ask all of my colleagues to rise with me in this 
tribute. The greatest leaders are the greatest servants, let us take a 
moment to remember a great leader, woman, and friend, Dr. Dolores Dyer, 
a woman who embodies the spirit of service.

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