[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E448]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO DR. BEVERLY WALTERS

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2002

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the leadership 
and achievements of Dr. Beverly Walters in the field of neurosurgery. 
Dr. Walters is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurosciences at 
Brown University, and Chief of Neurosurgery at Landmark Medical Center.
  Dr. Walters recently co-chaired a committee that examined a number of 
studies and established guidelines for the treatment of acute cervical 
spine and spinal cord injuries. The guidelines were published in the 
March issue of Neurosurgery. The committee evaluated the best 
scientific evidence developed over the last 25 years to inform their 
conclusions.
  The standardization and refinement of surgical techniques in treating 
spinal cord injuries is a substantial accomplishment in neurosurgery, 
and a testament to Dr. Walters' experience in research and surgical 
practice. I am proud to represent Dr. Walters, and applaud her 
commitment to this field.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope you and our colleagues will join me in 
recognizing Dr. Beverly Walters and her outstanding work. Due in part 
to her dedication, numerous lives are improved daily through increased 
understanding of spinal cord, injuries.

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