[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E837]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF DR. DEVARAJAN P. IYENGAR

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2003

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Devarajan P. 
Iyengar for his contributions to the medical field and his dedication 
to the people of Jersey City, Kearny, and Bayonne, New Jersey. He was 
honored by the Bayonne Community Cancer Support Group at Puccini's 
Restaurant on April 26, 2003 in Bayonne.
  For over 20 years, Dr. Iyengar has dedicated himself to providing 
quality care for the people of Bayonne and surrounding areas. Currently 
director of oncology at Bayonne Medical Center and chairperson of the 
Transfusion and Cancer Care Committees, Dr. Iyengar has served on the 
staffs of Christ Hospital, Greenville Hospital and Union Hospital in 
Jersey City; West Hudson Hospital in Kearny; and Bayonne Medical Center 
since 1993. Dr. Iyengar is committed to providing a level of care that 
goes beyond the average standard of health care. He recently helped 
found the Bayonne Community Cancer Support Group and is well known for 
taking the time to provide additional support for his patients and 
their families.
  Dr. Iyengar earned his degree in medicine from the University in 
Baroda, India and completed his residency at the University of Medicine 
and Dentistry in New Jersey. After finishing his fellowship in oncology 
and hematology at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, he was a research 
associate and later an attending physician for Newark Beth Isreal. Dr. 
Iyengar is a fellow at the Academy of Medicine of New Jersey and a 
member of the American Society of Breast Disease.
  Dr. Iyengar and his wife, Dr. Rekha Iyengar, a radiation oncologist, 
have three sons, Arjun, Ashwin and Arvind.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Dr. Devarajan P. 
Iyengar for his years of service and dedication to the medical 
community and to the people of New Jersey.

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