[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 12, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E947]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    COMMENDING WHITE HOUSE FELLOW, DR. STEPHEN ENGLAND OF ST. PAUL, 
                               MINNESOTA

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                          HON. BRUCE F. VENTO

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 12, 1999

  Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Dr. Stephen England 
of St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. England has served this year as a 
distinguished White House Fellow.
  The White House Fellowship Program was created in 1965 to employ the 
talents of outstanding individuals in various areas of public service. 
White House Fellows explore issues of both global and nationwide 
significance while working closely with influential leaders in 
government. The nearly 500 alumni of the program have gone on to become 
leaders in all fields of endeavor, fulfilling the fellowship's mission 
to encourage active citizenship and service to the nation. This program 
is extremely competitive, choosing individuals who have demonstrated 
excellence in community service, leadership, academic and professional 
achievement. It is the nation's most prestigious fellowship for public 
service and leadership development.
  As a White House Fellow for the U.S. Department of Education, Dr. 
England assists in the Safe and Drug-Free School program. This program 
provides support to governors for a variety of drug and violence 
prevention activities focused primarily on school-age children. He also 
oversees the creation and implementation of Project SERV, a federal 
program designed to assist states and local education agencies in 
managing school crises attributable to violence. In addition, Dr. 
England assists in a new federal coordinated grants program that 
distributes community-wide grants for safer schools and communities.
  Dr. England is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Gillette Children's 
Specialty Health Care and the Shriners' Hospital in St. Paul, where he 
focuses on children with special health care needs. He is also an 
assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of 
Minnesota. Dr. England lectured nationally and internationally on 
pediatric and adolescent health topics. He serves on numerous state 
commissions addressing the health issues of children with disabilities. 
As part of a medical mission in Ecuador, Dr. England has made a lasting 
impact on many lives by operating on children with cerebral palsy. He 
has also demonstrated his commitment to public service by founding the 
Children's Health Enrichment Program in St. Paul, which teaches 
African-American teenagers about health topics and provides mentoring 
and academic guidance. Dr. England received a BA in biology from the 
University of Minnesota, an MD from Cornell University Medical College 
and an MA in public health from Johns Hopkins University.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me today in commending Dr. 
Stephen England for his distinguished leadership in community endeavors 
and for his service as a White House Fellow. His accomplishments and 
civic contributions have earned him recognition as an outstanding 
member of the St. Paul community.

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