[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 78 (Friday, June 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1187]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     A TRIBUTE TO DR. SHELBY SAMUEL

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 16, 2006

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Dr. Shelby 
Samuel, a distinguished member of the medical community. It behooves us 
to pay tribute to this outstanding leader and I hope my colleagues will 
join me in recognizing his impressive accomplishments.
  Shelby Samuel, M.D. is Chief of Gastroenterology at North General 
Hospital. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Downstate Medical 
Center, State University of New York. Dr. Samuel received his 
undergraduate degree at Yale University and his Medical Degree at 
Downstate Medical Center.
  Dr. Samuel is the recipient of awards for community involvement and 
leadership. He has been involved in efforts for promoting the academic 
advancement of young people at the level of junior high school, high 
school, college, and medical school. Dr. Samuel is involved in active 
research regarding problems in gastroenterology and hepatology that 
affect the minority community. He has presented his research findings 
at national academic meetings, including research findings on the 
knowledge and attitudes regarding colon cancer prevention in a high-
risk urban population. Dr. Samuel has a private practice in 
gastroenterology with offices in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the accomplishments of Dr. Shelby Samuel, a man who has made giant 
strides in the field of medicine, and whose service makes him most 
worthy of our recognition today.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Shelby Samuel's selfless service has continuously 
demonstrated a level of altruistic dedication that makes him most 
worthy of our recognition today.

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