[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1911]
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                        HONORING DR. ROBIN BEACH

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 25, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this moment to 
recognize a remarkable member of the medical community, Dr. Robin 
Beach. Her contributions to the citizens of Colorado are immeasurable 
and deserve the recognition of this body. I would at this time like to 
pay tribute to a truly inspirational and compassionate human being.
  Robin began her distinguished career in medicine with an education 
almost as impressive as her work in medicine. She received her 
undergraduate degree in Zoology from Duke University graduating with 
distinction. Robin then went on to receive her M.D. from Duke and her 
M.P.H. from the University of California at Berkeley. This impressive 
educational background easily prepared her to become the expert in 
Pediatrics she is today.
  Robin's illustrious career in pediatrics began at the University of 
Colorado Medical Center where she completed her residency. She then 
went on to work for the University Health Services in Boulder, Colorado 
where she served as Chief of Staff and Chief of the Medical Services. 
Her expert knowledge of medicine along with her natural ability to lead 
has propelled her into leadership roles for many different 
organizations within the medical community. She has served the Denver 
Health Authority in the capacities, of assistant director of Community 
Health Services, and Director of the Westside Medical Center, the 
Adolescent Ambulatory Services, and the Westside Teen Clinic.
  Robin's career has been one of great distinction and has been full of 
many immeasurable contributions to her community. But it is her recent 
academic appointment that may rank above all when it comes to her 
accomplishments. She is now able to utilize her advanced knowledge of 
pediatric medicine to educate future doctors. She is currently a 
professor of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the University of 
Colorado Health Sciences Center. In addition to this great honor she 
has also received a number of awards for her work in the medical 
community, the Kathleen Ann Mullen Memorial Award and the Adele 
Dellenbaugh Hofmann Award both for her work with adolescent medicine.
  Robin is a truly remarkable human being and her contributions, not 
only to her community but also to the field of Pediatrics, are 
unparalleled. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the State of Colorado and the 
US Congress I would like to commend Dr. Beach on her many 
accomplishments and wish her the very best as she continues to educate 
Colorado's future doctors in the field of Pediatrics.

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