[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 46 (Wednesday, April 12, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E544]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. EDWARD S. ORZAC

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 12, 2000

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I honor one of the most 
outstanding doctors on Long Island, Dr. Edward S. Orzac. In 1941, Dr. 
Orzac graduated from the University of Virginia Medical School and 
interned at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in Pennsylvania. Shortly 
after his internship, Dr. Orzac served his country in the United States 
Army. They assigned him to a combat infantry division during World War 
II.
  After the war, Dr. Orzac finished his residency and postgraduate 
education at Morrisania City Hospital and New York University Bellevue 
Graduate School of Medicine. From 1947 until 1948, Dr. Orzac was the 
chief resident at Morrisania City Hospital. When he completed his 
residency, Dr. Orzac established and ran a private practice from 1948 
until 1981.
  Though Dr. Orzac's private practice kept him busy, he served on many 
professional boards and had many professional fellowships. Between the 
boards and fellowships, he also had various hospital assignments. 
Furthermore, he taught at a variety of universities that include New 
York University School of Medicine, NYU Graduate School of Medicine, 
State University New York at Stony Brook Medical School, Adelphi 
University and St. John's University. Dr. Orzac still teachers at SUNY 
Stony Brook, Adelphi and St. John's.
  Dr. Orzac's talents, however, are not limited to practicing medicine 
and to teaching. He writes, raises money for many Jewish causes and 
organizations, participates in the Boy Scouts of America, is a trustee, 
a founder, a visiting specialist, to name a few. In the midst of these 
pursuits, Dr. Orzac received a bachelor's degree in history and a 
master's degree in Asian Studies.
  Throughout his life, Dr. Orzac's work has been recognized and 
rewarded. The Army bestowed the first of many medals, honors and 
awards. The City of Chicago, a Chicago law school, a college, the 
United Jewish Appeal, the Long Island Otolaryngological and 
Maxillofacial Society and the Boy Scouts of America join the long list 
of organizations that have honored Dr. Orzac's incredible talents. But 
his acclaim reaches beyond the United States. Afghanistan, India and 
Indonesia have honored Dr. Orzac's unfailing contributions and selfless 
devotion in providing medical services to their countries.
  Standing with him through these years is Beatrice, his wife, and 
their three children, Carolyn, Virginia and Elizabeth. They gave him 
the nurturing and caring support for such a long and distinguished 
career. If a tree's roots provide life-giving support, then Dr. Orzac's 
family are his roots.
  Dr. Orzac, thank you for the tireless work, endless hours, countless 
patients, lost sleep. Long Island has immeasurably benefitted from your 
talents and care. We hold you in highest esteem and use your community 
service as a model to follow.

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