[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 46 (Thursday, April 23, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E659]
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                      TRIBUTE TO WALTER G. WATSON

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                         HON. LINDSEY O. GRAHAM

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 1998

  Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and honor Dr. 
Walter G. Watson of North Augusta, South Carolina. At the graduation 
ceremony, on May 6, 1998, Clemson University will present Dr. Watson 
with an honorary degree.
  At 88 years of age, Dr. Watson remains a practicing physician. After 
graduating from the Citadel, he attended the Medical College of Georgia 
(MCG), and later taught there. Besides serving as chair of the OB/GYN 
department for most of his career, Dr. Watson has received the 
Outstanding Faculty Award and the Outstanding Alumnus Award from MCG.
  Dr. Watson also demonstrates exemplary commitment outside of his 
career. He has served the North Augusta athletic program for over fifty 
years, by performing physicals and caring for the injured. He also 
provided critical assistance to his church, by helping to rebuild Grace 
Methodist, one of South Carolina's largest Methodist churches.
  As Dr. Watson has no plans for retirement, he continues to serve as 
an exemplary role model for future generations. He is a dedicated 
gentleman of high character, concerned with the needs of others and the 
community he serves. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in 
paying tribute to this outstanding individual, by recognizing the 
commendable actions in all aspects of his life.

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