[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 156 (Saturday, November 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2251]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   COMMEMORATING DR. CHARLES W. BUGGS

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                    HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 7, 1997

  Ms. MILLENDER-McDONALD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate a 
remarkable man from the 37th District of California: Dr. Charles W. 
Buggs. Dr. Buggs has served a leading role in the field of medicine and 
has inspired thousands of other young African-Americans to follow in 
his footsteps. Often referred to as the ``Father of Allied Health'' 
within the Drew University of Medicine and Science, Dr. Buggs made 
significant accomplishments during his 85 years of life.
  Dr. Buggs was a microbiologist who contributed to the advancement of 
humandkind through his extensive scientific research. He worked on the 
original research to develop penicillin and laid the foundation for the 
work of today's scientists and physicians who are studying cancer 
metabolism and using antibiotics such as streptomycin. He conducted the 
study which opened the eyes of Congress to the need for science 
educational centers in historically black colleges and universities. He 
paved the way for the establishment of Federal funding for these 
educational centers and provided the foundational research and 
development for Drew University's College of Allied Health.
  Dr. Buggs scientific work has enriched the lives of Americans far 
beyond Drew University and the 37th District of California. His 
leadership and unyielding commitment to expanding the minds of aspiring 
physicians and scientists has contributed to the education of a 
significant number of African-American physicians in the United States. 
Numerous people throughout the country have become educated and are now 
serving their communities as health professionals because of his 
shining example of what it means to lead, to educate, and to truly make 
a difference for the generations of today and tomorrow.
  As a leading role model for young African-Americans striving to 
become scientists, Dr. Buggs ensured that this spirit of learning and 
expanding science would not end with his passing. I am honored to be 
able to represent a district which has benefited so immensely from this 
man.

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