[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1592]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES E. COTTRELL

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                          HON. JERROLD NADLER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2003

  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding physician, scholar, educator, humanitarian and citizen from 
the State of New York, James E. Cottrell, M.D. Dr. Cottrell will soon 
complete his term as national president of the American Society of 
Anesthesiologists (ASA). I am very proud and pleased that one of New 
York's own served as the 2002-2003 president of this prestigious 
national organization that is recognized world-wide for its outstanding 
work in improving patient safety.
  Founded in 1905, ASA is the predominant professional organization 
that represents more than 36,000 anesthesiologists. Since its founding, 
ASA has been the leader in the development of patient safety standards 
and guidelines for the delivery of safe patient care before, during and 
after surgery. Efforts on the part of the organization and its members 
are recognized throughout the scientific and medical communities. The 
Institute of Medicine in its 1999 report on medical errors recognized 
the successes of organized anesthesiology's efforts to improve patient 
outcomes.
  Anesthesiologists either directly administer or supervise 90 percent 
of all anesthetics performed throughout this country, in hospitals and 
outpatient surgical centers, and in urban and rural areas. In fact, 
anesthesiologists are the predominant provider of anesthetics in rural 
facilities. Besides the operating room, anesthesiologists are often 
found treating patients' pain and delivering critical medical care to 
patients in hospital intensive care units, emergency rooms and 
diagnostic facilities.
  Dr. Cottrell received his medical degree from West Virginia 
University, Morgantown, WV, and completed his anesthesiology residency 
at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
  As a recognized expert in the field of neuroanesthesia, he has 
lectured extensively worldwide, authored or co-authored more than 90 
scientific papers, 114 scientific abstract presentations, 20 book 
chapters, was co-editor of three textbooks and has most recently 
authored a book that helps patients be better prepared for their 
surgery and anesthesia.
  Dr. Cottrell currently serves on the Board of Directors of Doctors of 
the World and has served on the Board of Directors of God's Love We 
Deliver, an organization dedicated to serving and delivering meals to 
AIDS patients in New York City.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing 
James E. Cottrell, M.D., for his notable career, outstanding 
achievements, humanitarian work and dedication to patient safety.

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