[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E336]
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                      HONORING ROBIN HUNTER-BUSKEY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 10, 1998

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the skill and 
achievements of Robin Hunter-Buskey. Her contribution to the health 
care community is incomparable.
  A native New York, Robin attended the State University of New York at 
Stoney Brook, where she completed the Physical Therapy and Physicians 
Assistant Programs. She has practiced in a variety of healthcare 
settings including: HomeCare, Emergency Medicine, OB/GYN, Substance 
Abuse, infectious Disease, Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine and 
Geriatrics. In her current role, Robin brings her urban medicine 
experience into a growing suburban community.
  As a dedicated member of various professional organizations, Robin 
has been a consultant to the New York State Board for Physical Therapy 
and a public member of the Board for Professional Medical Conduct. She 
is a clinical instructor and mentor to physician assistant students, 
medical students and others interested in the health professions. Also, 
Robin has given countless hours toward ensuring increased minority 
recruitment and retention in health professional programs. Though Ms. 
Hunter-Buskey has moved to North Carolina, I know her work in the 
community will always be appreciated.
  As a mother of two, Veronica and Bennett, family involvement and 
support has given deeper meaning to Robin's commitment to helping 
others. Raising a developmental challenged child has helped her provide 
motivation for others.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Robin Hunter-Buskey for 
all of her achievements, for being a woman who dares to be different, 
and for showing young women everywhere that they can do and accomplish 
anything.

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