[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 24, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E827]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING VELUPPILLAI SIVAPALASINGAM

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2000

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I am joining Montefiore Medical Center, a 
keystone of health care for the Bronx community, in honoring 
Veluppillai Sivapalasingam for his quarter century of conscientious and 
compassionate service to the citizens of the Bronx, especially those 
from the Norwood neighborhood.
  He joined Montefiore's Radiation Oncology Department 25 years ago and 
began a career of helping his professional, administrative and support 
staff, his students, and most especially, his patients.
  When he joined Montefiore he was the first Clinical Instructor for 
the School of Radiation Therapy Technology and in the ensuing 25 years 
he has taught all of the graduates as well as the current students the 
clinical skills required to use a Linear Accelerator for patients 
diagnosed with cancer. He has dedicated his time and talents to the 
technical and medical staff and has served as a tireless advocate for 
patients.
  His devotion to family, friends, colleagues and patients over his 
quarter century with Montefiore has earned him the honored sobriquet of 
a true gentleman. Mr. Sivapalasingam has given much to this community. 
I congratulate him for all of his good work and wish him many more 
years with us.

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