[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 86 (Friday, June 30, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DR. JEAN CLAUDE COMPAS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2000

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, today I am proud to honor Dr. Jean Claude 
Compas a radiant example of what a premiere physician in this country 
should hope to be.
  Dr. Compas was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. After completing his 
primary education, he traveled to France to attend the University of 
Lille, where he received his medical degree. After earning his degree, 
he migrated to the United States to set up his own practice in 
Brooklyn.
  He is the founder of one of the largest Haitian owned and operated 
medical clinics in Brooklyn. In addition to his successful medical 
practice, Dr. Compas has dedicated his life to advancing social 
justice. He has led several marches protesting blatant discrimination 
and prejudice against Haitians in the United States, including the 
plight of Haitian refugees. Through his research and publications with 
the Center for Disease Control in Washington, DC, he helped reverse the 
unjustified wholesale labeling of Haitians as a high-risk group for 
AIDS by the CDC and the FDA. He also was a major activist on the Abner 
Louima case, organizing a legion of protests against police brutality.
  Jean Claude Compas serves on several boards of nonprofit 
organizations, including the New York Aids Foundation, the Haitian 
Coalition on AIDS, and the Haitian American Alliance of New York. He 
was also a past-vice president of Haitian Medical Association abroad.
  Dr. Compas is a prime example of what every citizen should aspire to 
be. He has made a difference in many lives in Brooklyn. He remains a 
dedicated advocate for the Caribbean community. Dr. Compas' 
contributions to his community never stop, and hopefully he will 
continue good deeds to make Brooklyn a better community. Dr. Compas 
ultimately believes that ``it's better to give than receive'' and he 
demonstrated it through his many contributions. Please join me in 
recognizing the accomplishments of Dr. Jean Claude Compas.

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