[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 125 (Thursday, September 18, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1790-E1791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO JACK M. STACK, M.D.

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                          HON. DEBBIE STABENOW

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 1997

  Ms. STABENOW. Mr. Speaker, throughout his personal and professional 
life, Dr. Jack M. Stack has made significant contributions to promote 
the health and well-being of the people of Michigan.
  Dr. Stack is board certified by both the American Board of Psychiatry 
and Neurology and the American Board of Family Practice. A great deal 
of his practice in both specialities has been dedicated to caring for 
women, children, and families. But in addition to providing valuable 
primary health care for more than 30 years in Michigan's rural 
communities, Dr. Stack has taken a leadership role on national and 
international committees dedicated to improving the lives of women and 
children.
  As a member of the Michigan State Medical Society, Dr. Stack has 
served on the Committee on Child Abuse Prevention, Committee on Health 
Insurance for the Uninsured, and Committee on Governmental Legislative 
Affairs. He has served as chairperson of Governor Milliken's first 
statewide Health Consumer's Conference and was keynote speaker at the 
Governor's Child Abuse Prevention Conference. Among his many other 
notable achievements, Dr. Stack has also served on the board of 
directors for the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health, is the 
past treasurer for the International Michigan Mental Health Advisory 
Council, and is the past vice president for the Mental Health 
Association in Michigan.
  In addition to his many leadership roles, Dr. Stack has made 
significant contributions to the study of pregnancy loss and its impact 
on women and families. He has published more than two dozen articles 
relating to women's health and has shown great activism in supporting 
the many causes of the family.
  Dr. Stack exemplifies the values and ethics we need within our 
medical profession. He is a committed doctor and has demonstrated 
outstanding leadership within the Michigan community. Throughout his 
career Dr. Stack has shown great courage and his work and dedication 
has had a profound impact on

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many people. I am proud to recognize his contributions and work.

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