[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 80 (Monday, June 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1072]
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      IN RECOGNITION OF THE EXEMPLARY WORK OF DR. RUTH KIRSCHSTEIN

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 17, 2002

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the exemplary work of 
Dr. Ruth Kirschstein, Deputy Director of the National Institutes of 
Health which is located in my district.
  I have had the privilege of knowing Dr. Kirschstein both as a 
personal friend and a professional colleague. I am pleased that on June 
18th Dr. Kirschstein's hard work and dedication will earn her the 
American Association of Immunologists Public Service Award in 
recognition of her outstanding scientific administration leadership at 
the National Institutes of Health, and for extraordinary commitment to 
the advancement of public understanding of, and support for, biomedical 
research.
  Dr. Kirschstein recognizes the importance of basic research as the 
source of insight and innovation in clinical applications, and the 
necessity for shaping the funding system to encourage excellence. She 
has placed particular emphasis on the support of individual, 
investigator-initiated research grants.
  Dr. Kirschstein's skills and talents have earned her many honors and 
awards, including the PHS Superior Service Award, the Presidential 
Meritorious Executive Rank Award, election to the Institute of 
Medicine, the Public Health Service Equal Opportunity Achievement 
Award, the Presidential Distinguished Executive Rank Award, the list 
goes on. She was also recognized by the Anti-Defamation League, which 
bestowed her with their Women of Achievement Award.
  Mr. Speaker, it has been my honor to know Dr. Kirschstein. The 
American people, our Public Health Systems, and the National Institutes 
of Health are blessed to have her.

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