[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 72 (Thursday, June 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1060]
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                     HONORING DR. ALLAN ROSENFIELD

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2006

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Allan Rosenfield 
on his 20th anniversary as Dean of the Mailman School of Public Health 
at Columbia University.
  As Dean of the Mailman School of Public Health and professor of 
obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Rosenfield is a true giant in the fields 
of population, reproductive rights, health policy and human rights.
  Throughout his career, he has fought against the global gag rule; 
worked around the world on issues of family planning and maternal and 
children's health, and been recognized as a pioneer for his work on 
maternal mortality.
  During his distinguished career, one common denominator is found 
throughout his work--he embraces the needs of the people least likely 
to receive care. Dr. Rosenfield is a man who sees need and steps up to 
the plate to enact change.
  Dr. Rosenfield is an extraordinary man whose courage and dedication 
have inspired all who know him. Among his many admirable traits, there 
is one I am particularly happy to share with him--his strong belief in 
the power of humankind kind to change the world for the better.
  I am honored to not only know Dr. Rosenfield, the highly respected 
and dedicated academic, but to call him my good friend.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the 
tremendous career of Dr. Allan Rosenfield and to congratulate him on 
his 20th year as Dean of the Mailman School of Public Health.

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