[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 166 (Monday, November 17, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    A TRIBUTE TO WESNER MOISE, M.D.

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2003

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Wesner Moise, M.D. in 
recognition of his commitment and service to his community and his 
outstanding accomplishments in the field of medicine.
  Wesner is the director of Geriatric Medicine at Interfaith Medical 
Center. He has been a solo practitioner at the same Brooklyn location 
for 27 years. He earned his medical degree from the State University of 
Haiti. He joined St. Johns Episcopal Hospital, now Interfaith Medical 
Center, for a rotative internship after completing an additional six-
month rotation in pathology. He spent the next three years in the 
Department of Medicine and became chief resident. He remained very 
active in the Institution and served on different committees: Quality 
Assurance, Infection Control and the Medical Executive Committee.
  Wesner has always had a special interest in the elderly. He provides 
free seminars to senior centers, screening examinations and flu 
vaccine. He is also a founding member of the Haitian Association of 
Physicians Abroad (AMHE), New York Chapter and frequently lectures on 
health care issues affecting the Haitian community. He is a member of 
the American College of Physicians, the New York State Medical Society, 
Kings County Medical Society and American Geriatric Society.
  Dr. Moise and his wife Mireille, an artist, have been married for 
thirty-three years. They are very proud of their three children who all 
graduated from Harvard University. Patrick, an entrepreneur, is 
developing a software company in Seattle, Washington. Astrid is an 
aspiring academic cardiovascular surgeon. She is presently doing 
research on stem cells and angiogenesis at the University of 
Pennsylvania. Michael, a financial analyst, is presently pursuing his 
MBA at Columbia University. The Moises are the quintessential 
``Interfaith Family.'' His wife and four sisters all worked as 
registered nurses at Interfaith.
  Dr. Moise's philosophy can be summarized as follows: Be all you can 
be, make a difference for your community, be a role model for your 
children, and be supportive of your family.
  Mr. Speaker, Wesner Moise, M.D. has dedicated his time and medical 
expertise to the community through his own practice and his work at 
Interfaith Medical Center. As such, he is more than worthy of receiving 
our recognition today and I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring 
this truly remarkable person.

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