[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 108 (Tuesday, August 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1531]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN ABNER WEISMAN

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                        HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER

                              of Illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 4, 1998

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, when Stephen Weisman passed away this week, 
America lost more than a noted physician. We lost a man of ingenuity 
and foresight who dedicated his life to the needs of his country and 
his community. At the time of his death, Stephen was also a loyal 
resident of Northbrook in my congressional district, and I am very 
proud to have represented a physician of his caliber.
  Stephen first dedicated a significant portion of his life to the 
United States Navy. His enlistment in August of 1964 was the 
springboard from which he rose through the ranks of the Navy, 
eventually reaching the position of Lt. Commander in just two years. 
His lifelong dedication to medicine was apparent even at this time, as 
he fulfilled his duties as the Great Lakes Naval Hospital Medical Corp 
with great pride and vigor.
  After his stint in the armed forces, Stephen narrowed his focus in 
medicine and became Board certified in both the fields of Internal 
Medicine and Nephrology. He accepted a position at Highland Park 
Hospital and began a career that would touch the lives of countless 
patients in need of his expert care. By establishing himself as one of 
the most motivated and brightest in his field, Stephen's superiors 
promoted him to Chief of the Dialysis Unit. His peers at the hospital 
have already noted and honored his many great deeds at Highland Park 
Hospital.
  Still, it seems the most incredible challenge in Stephen's life was 
yet to come. Ten years ago, Stephen was diagnosed with cancer, a 
disease that he so often had seen and diagnosed in his own patients. 
Instead of crumbling in the face of a life-threatening illness, Stephen 
rose to the challenge again and helped found the Cancer Wellness Center 
at Highland Park Hospital. He further decided to continue practicing 
medicine even in his weakened state. After ten years of fighting 
cancer, he finally had to cease treatment of his patients just one 
month ago when his cancer had become severe enough to put him in the 
hospital.
  Mr. Speaker, Stephen Weisman set standards for all physicians to 
admire and a legacy of work that will long endure. I know that I speak 
for many when I say that we will miss him.




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