[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 65 (Monday, May 20, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING DR. RICHARD D. NICHOLS, ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 20, 2002

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Richard D. 
Nichols on the occasion of his retirement from the Henry Ford Health 
System.
  Dr. Nichols began his career with the Henry Ford Health System on 
July 1, 1967, when he became a member of the Otolaryngology. He 
received both his undergraduate degree and medical degree from the 
University of Michigan. Dr. Nichols completed his internship and 
General Surgery residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor and 
graduated from his Otolaryngology residency from the University of 
Michigan in 1967.
  In 1971 Dr. Nichols was named Chairman of Otolaryngology, one of the 
youngest physicians to chair a clinical department at Henry Ford 
Hospital. He has continued to be a pioneer in his field. Dr. Nichols 
performed the first cochlear implants at Henry Ford Hospital.
  Dr. Nichols has a wide variety of clinical interests, but is best 
known for his expertise in salivary gland disease and tumors of the 
head and neck. He has excelled in his department, but Dr. Nichols' 
leadership extended to the administration of both the medical staff and 
hospital. He also played a major role in establishing the first medical 
staff compensation committee, serving as chairman for many years.
  Mr. Speaker, not only has Dr. Nichols had a deep impact within the 
Henry Ford Health System, but he has also been recognized for his 
contributions to teaching. He was instrumental in creating the first 
regular specialty rotation at Henry Ford Hospital for students from the 
University of Michigan.
  Mr. Speaker, as Dr. Nichols leaves the Henry Ford Health System, and 
in honor of his many professional achievements, I would ask that all my 
colleagues rise and salute his service to the people of Southeast 
Michigan.

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