[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 3, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1643]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING PHILLIP W. LACY AND METHODIST HOSPITAL OF HOUSTON

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 3, 1997

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the tremendous 
contributions that Phillip W. Lacy and Methodist Hospital of Houston 
have made to the fight against AIDS in Houston and across the Nation. I 
congratulate them as they are honored by the national AIDS Action 
Foundation at a dinner in Houston this Thursday, September 4, 1997, for 
their leadership, courage, and commitment in the fight against HIV and 
AIDS. Phil Lacy and Methodist Hospital are certainly deserving of this 
honor.
  Phil Lacy has been on the front lines of every battle against AIDS 
and is a tremendous advocate for people living with HIV and AIDS. He 
has lent his time, talent, commitment, and energy to countless local 
and national organizations and events, serving as the founder, leader, 
and organizer of many. It is rare that a host committee or a board of 
directors does not include Phil's name. But Phil is not only a 
supporter, but an active participant in these causes, especially in the 
tireless work of raising the funds necessary to turn dreams into 
reality.
  Phil Lacy has organized or served organizations such as the Houston 
Black Tie Dinner, Inc., DIFFA/Houston, AIDS Action Foundation, American 
Foundation for AIDS Research, HIV Medical Care Fund, Inc., Bering 
Community Service Foundation, the Montrose Clinic, the NAMES Project, 
and the Texas Human Rights Foundation. An honors graduate of the 
University of Texas School of Law and a member of the State Bar of 
Texas, he has also provided pro-bono legal advice to numerous community 
organizations, including those dealing with HIV and AIDS.
  Phil Lacy has truly made a difference in fighting AIDS and helping 
those facing the challenge of living with HIV and AIDS. His dedication 
has won him admiration and respect not only in Houston, but across the 
Nation, as exemplified by this recognition from the AIDS Action 
Foundation.
  Methodist Hospital has also demonstrated tremendous commitment to 
helping people living with HIV and AIDS. Methodist has set the standard 
for giving back to the community through its generosity both to the 
Bering Community Service Foundation and to the SEARCH Project for the 
Homeless for their Tiny Treasures Program. Methodist has dedicated 
funds, resources, and time to help these organizations provide direct 
care to Houston's HIV/AIDS populations, including dental care, adult 
day care, and pediatric AIDS care. Methodist is a national example of 
how to effectively target resources for the maximum benefit in 
addressing the multiple health care challenges of AIDS.
  Phil Lacy and the dedicated staff of Methodist Hospital remind all of 
us of the ways we can become involved and make a difference in the 
fight against AIDS.

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