[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1079]
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                  IN HONOR OF DOCTOR JOSEPH L. RADDIX

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2001

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Doctor Joseph L. Raddix in 
recognition of his contribution to his community and medicine.
  Joseph started his education at Virginia State University where he 
obtained his Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry. Raddix's 
interests led him to pursuing a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Howard 
University. In 1984, Dr. Raddix successfully completed his examinations 
from the Northeast Regional Board of Dental Examination and earned his 
licenses to practice private dentistry in both the States of New York 
and Maryland.
  Joseph set out to practice his slogan of the ``Art of Painless 
Dentistry'' in 1985, upon opening a private dental practice in 
Brooklyn. Interested in better serving the Brooklyn community, he 
became Dental Director of the Lyndon B. Johnson Health Complex. This 
facility, located in the heart of the Bedford Stuyvesant community, 
provides medical and dental care to low-income families. Joseph 
continues to focus on his mission of providing the best dental care to 
all of his patients.
  In addition to Raddix's demanding schedule, he is a member of the 
American Dental Association as well as The New York State Dental 
Society and the Local Dental Society. Joseph is a founding member and 
chairman of the K2 Associates Investment Club.
  Joseph L. Raddix is married to Sylvia Hinds-Raddix. Together they 
have three daughters, Jovia, Jenneate, and Josyl. The Raddix family 
belongs to the St. Aquinas Church. Doctor Raddix attributes much of his 
success to his loving parents.
  Mr. Speaker, Doctor Joseph L. Raddix devotes his life to serving his 
community through medicine. As such, he is indeed worthy of receiving 
our recognition today. I hope that all of my colleagues will join me in 
honoring this truly remarkable man.

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