[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 51 (Wednesday, May 3, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO DR. WILLIAM K. EMERY

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 2006

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and pay tribute to 
Dr. William K. Emery. Dr. Emery today will receive the Friend of Public 
Health Award from the Berrien County Health Department for his many 
decades of dedicated service.
  A caring and compassionate third-generation physician, Dr. Emery 
served as a family practitioner and as medical director for Whirlpool 
Corporation for more than 30 years. Dr. Emery, his father and 
grandfather have provided more than a century of care to the residents 
of Southwest Michigan. After retiring from his practice, Dr. Emery 
continued to serve his community as a member of the Berrien County 
Board of Health.
  Dr. Emery is a man of vision and leadership, and brought those skills 
to bear as a member of the Berrien County Board of Health. He believes 
that the key to good health is knowledge and prevention. Dr. Emery was 
the driving force behind the Health Department's mission of preventing 
disease, prolonging life, protecting the health of the community, and 
promoting a better quality of life for everyone.
  A 1942 graduate of St. Joseph High School, Dr. Emery received his 
medical degree from the University of Michigan in 1949 and joined the 
family practice in 1951.
  While his colleagues are recognizing him today for his years of 
service, Dr. Emery's exemplary service continues. He has been named the 
first Health Board Member emeritus by the Berrien County Board of 
Commissioners, and he is volunteering at a local health care facility 
library.
  Southwest Michigan is a healthier and better place because of Dr. 
William K. Emery.

                          ____________________