[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 154 (Friday, November 18, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2403]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING DR. EDWARD R. MOSLEY

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2005

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Edward R. 
Mosley of Fresno, as the honored recipient of the Community Health 
Champion Award from West Fresno Health Care Coalition.
  The life of Dr. Edward Mosley has been extraordinary in every aspect. 
He has broken barriers, opened doors and won the hearts of all who know 
him.
  Dr. Mosley was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1924. He grew up in a 
time where his skin color was the determining factor for his career 
goals. However, Edward continued on in his quest to reform the outlook 
of many African Americans in the Nation. He is truly a revolutionary in 
this regard and has not slowed down since.
  Education has been a primary focus of Dr. Mosley since the age of 4 
when he begged his grandmother to teach his how to read. He began 
school at age 6 and immediately excelled in all subjects. He became the 
``talk of the town'' because of his intelligence. His school quickly 
adapted to their new star student by providing him with an advanced 
education. Edward graduated from high school at the age of 17 and was 
forced to take a year off before attending college. However, never 
deterred, he resumed his academic career and attended the University of 
Illinois. Ever the steadfast student, he worked to put himself through 
college and graduated to attend Mehary Medical School. He completed his 
medical internship at Harlem Hospital in New York and his residency at 
Tuskegee Veterans Hospital in Alabama. Dr. Mosley also spent two years 
in the United States Army where he was in charge of a prisoner of war 
camp in Korea.
  It was the desire to live in California that initially brought Edward 
to Fresno. He established a medical office in the private sector and 
eventually collaborated with other doctors in the community to create 
the Westview Convalescent Hospital in Fresno. In recognition of 
Edward's accomplishments, he was the first African American elected 
official in Fresno when he was elected to serve on the State Community 
College Board of Trustees. Edward also served on many other boards in 
the community in efforts to advance the San Joaquin Valley.
  Dr. Mosley has an impressive resume that details his extensive 
professional career; however, it has been his outstanding devotion to 
community service and contributions to the medical community of Fresno 
for which he is being honored now. He has received many honors and 
recognitions, including being a Delegate to the Presidential Electoral 
College appointed by Governor Reagan in 1972, and being named honorary 
Mayor of Fresno for Contributions to the Community.
  It is a tremendous honor to stand today and publicly recognize Dr. 
Edward Mosley for all of his contributions to the community. It is a 
privilege to extend congratulations to Dr. Mosley on behalf of the 20th 
District of California.

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