[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 63 (Thursday, May 16, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E819-E820]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     HONORING RAYMOND BRAUER, M.D.

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2002

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Dr. Raymond Brauer, 
who will be honored by The Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons as its 
first recipient of the ``Distinguished Plastic Surgeon Award'' 2002. 
His colleagues, friends and family will honor him at the Society's 
meeting being held on May 16, 2002, in Houston Texas.
  The Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons was established to promote 
high ideals of plastic surgery and to improve scientific knowledge in 
the field of plastic surgery. This organization is composed of 
practicing plastic surgeons of high moral standing, who exhibit a 
certain level of professionalism and are actively engaged in the 
Greater Houston Metropolitan Area for at least two years.
  Born on March 3, 1916 in Fresno, California, Dr. Brauer has dedicated 
his life to the advancement of plastic surgical medicine. He graduated 
from Pacific Union College in 1941 and obtained his medical degree in 
1943 from the College of Medical Evangelists in Los Angeles. Dr. Brauer 
interned at Santa Clara County Hospital in 1942 and soon after 
fulfilled his residency training at the St. Francis Hospital in 1944. 
Being a man of great conviction and devotion to his country, Dr. Brauer 
joined the Army in 1944, to fight in what has been described as the 
greatest and most destructive war in history, World War II. More than 
17 million members of the armed forces of the various countries 
perished during the conflict. Upon completion of duty in 1948, Dr. 
Brauer, relocated to Houston to begin a private practice with a fellow 
plastic surgeon.

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  In addition to all that he has done, Dr. Brauer has received several 
appointments with Baylor College of Medicine and the University of 
Texas. Throughout his long and distinguished career he has served on 
several committees and boards, published many articles, and won 
numerous honors and awards.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Dr. Brauer on his tireless efforts toward 
improving the plastic surgery profession, his many achievements and 
service to our country. Dr. Brauer is an integral part of the Houston 
community and has made many strides in the field of medicine. This 
honor reflects the widespread recognition within the plastic surgery 
community of Dr. Brauers' important and diverse contributions to the 
profession. His voice has been a powerful one for those seeking self-
enhancement, as well as the professionals strive to improve their 
patient's quality of life.

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