[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 113 (Wednesday, August 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1742]
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                    TRIBUTE TO EDWARD M. WOLIN, M.D.

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 4, 1999

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Edward 
M. Wolin, recipient of the Ahavas Chesed Award, which recognizes 
individuals for their compassion and dedication to humanity. Dr. Wolin 
is a clinical oncologist, who has dedicated numerous years toward the 
prevention and treatment of cancer.
  President Kennedy once said. ``for those to whom much is given, much 
is required.'' Dr. Wolin has been blessed with a brilliant mind and a 
caring heart, and he has used these assets toward improving the quality 
of life for so many, not just nationally, but globally.
  The prevention and treatment of cancer is one of the most prominent 
and necessary fields of modern medicine. This year, over 1,400,000 
United States citizens are expected to be diagnosed with cancer to 
curing the most common and lethal cancers, working diligently to curb 
their degenerative effects.
  Dr. Wolin's wonderful practices began after attending Yale University 
School of Medicine. He subsequently taught on the Washington University 
School of Medicine staff, and became the Chief of Clinical Oncology 
Teaching and Research at the Jewish Hospital of St. Louis. In 1981, Dr. 
Wolin began practicing in southern California, and he later became the 
associate medical director at the Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Cancer in 
Los Angeles, where he is currently engineering innovative efforts 
toward developing new methods in the prevention and treatment of 
cancer.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in honoring Dr. 
Edward M. Wolin. Helping to cure the world of cancer is an honorable 
deed that merits the utmost respect, for his selfless work is paving 
the way for a better tomorrow. Dr. Wolin's commitment sets an example 
for us all.

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