[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 120 (Thursday, September 22, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1941]
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                      TRIBUTE TO ELAINE K. FREEMAN

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2005

  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to 
Elaine K. Freeman, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Johns 
Hopkins Medicine upon her retirement after 23 years. Elaine epitomizes 
what is best in corporate communications--she fully understands Johns 
Hopkins Medicine and she has the skills and ability to communicate the 
success of Hopkins to the public.
  During her tenure, Elaine has seen Hopkins become nationally ranked 
as the number one medical facility in the nation, according to the U.S. 
News and World Report. In 1989, she also helped Hopkins celebrate its 
centennial as one of the Nation's most outstanding medical 
institutions.
  Elaine is a gifted professional who understands that the strengths of 
Hopkins rest with its staff and faculty. Over the years, she has helped 
the public understand and relate to the important medical advances that 
come out of Hopkins, enabling people to understand the relationship 
between research and the impact on patients.
  Elaine is unique in that she truly understands the medical community, 
and the importance of scientific research. She is married to Dr. John 
Freeman, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics. In 1969, John joined 
Hopkins to create and direct the Johns Hopkins Child Neurology program.
  In 1958, Elaine graduated from Goucher College as a Phi Beta Kappa. 
She also earned a masters degree from George Washington University. In 
2001, she received the Excellence in Medical Education Public Affairs 
award from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
  I urge my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to join me 
in wishing Elaine Freeman a happy and healthy retirement. Her skill and 
dedication to communicating medical developments has helped the public 
gain a greater understanding of medical issues.

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