[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 150 (Friday, October 31, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2159]
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                      TRIBUTE TO JULIO V. SANTIAGO

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 31, 1997

  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding humanitarian, physician, teacher and scientist, Dr. Julio 
V. Santiago, who tragically passed away on August 10, 1997. It is an 
honor for me to recognize this outstanding individual, not only for his 
numerous professional accomplishments, but for the passion he gave to 
his research and patients.
  Dr. Santiago was a professor of pediatrics and medicine at Washington 
University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and a member of the medical 
staffs of St. Louis Children's and Barnes-Jewish Hospitals. At 
Washington University, he served as director of the Division of 
Pediatrics Endocrinology and Metabolism and of the Diabetes Research 
and Training Center. He served among the leadership of the landmark 
Diabetes Control and Complication Trial and the ongoing Diabetes 
Prevention Program. Dr. Santiago was a respected researcher at 
developing methods for improving the management of diabetes. He served 
as editor of a national scientific journal, ``Diabetes,'' as well as 
serving as a volunteer for the American Diabetes Association. His 
expertise has benefited numerous organizations and agencies, including 
the National Institute of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and 
the U.S. Congress.
  One of his colleagues, Dr. Neil White, stated, ``He was an 
outstanding teacher and mentor and role model for all who knew him.'' 
Yet another, Dr. Sheridan Tollefsen, stated, ``His life was exemplified 
by his boundless enthusiasm, warmth and generosity, his avid interest 
of sports and the outdoors, and his tireless efforts to help others.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join his family, his colleagues, 
Washington University, the residents of Missouri's Second District and 
me, in paying tribute to the life of Dr. Julio V. Santiago. His 
leadership and compassion will stand not only as an example for other 
physicians to follow, but for every one of us.

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