[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 30 (Thursday, March 9, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E325]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF OTHMAN SHEMISA, M.D.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Othman Shemisa, MD., Ph.D, for his dedication and concern for families 
and individuals in need, here in Cleveland and miles beyond.
  Dr. Shemisa was recently honored by the Islamic Center of Cleveland 
for his volunteer efforts in assisting the victims of Hurricane 
Katrina. Last September, Dr. Shemisa traveled to New Orleans, where he 
lived for more than a month, volunteering his time and medical 
expertise to heal the women, men and children who had been left injured 
or sick in the wake of the devastating storm.
  Dr. Shemisa 's professional excellence, integrity and contribution is 
reflected throughout his family medical practice, as well as within the 
research and academic community, where he has served as professor, 
lecturer and researcher. Moreover, Dr. Shemisa's unwavering focus on 
assisting the most vulnerable members of our society--our poor and 
disenfranchised citizens, has uplifted the lives of countless families 
and individuals throughout the Cleveland area. His focus on outreach 
and advocacy is clearly evidenced throughout Cleveland's Arab American 
community, where he is an active member and leader.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Dr. Othman Shemisa, whose willingness to help those in need and 
sincere concern for others reflects America's greatest legacy--our 
generous and compassionate citizenry. Dr. Shemisa's medical expertise, 
energy and efforts in giving back to the community serves to strengthen 
the very foundation that unifies our Cleveland community, reflecting 
hope for a better tomorrow for each and every one of us.

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