[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 73 (Friday, May 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E960]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO DR. CAROLYN MAZURE AS SHE RECEIVES THE ELIZABETH BLACKWELL 
                                 AWARD

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2007

  Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to join Connecticut NOW and all of those gathered in extending my 
sincere congratulations to my good friend, Dr. Carolyn Mazure, as she 
is honored with this year's Elizabeth Blackwell Award. Carolyn is a 
remarkable woman whose outstanding accomplishments have had significant 
impacts on women's health research. Each year, Connecticut NOW presents 
the Elizabeth Blackwell Award to an individual for ``outstanding 
achievements in facilitating women's holistic health: emotional, 
psychological, physical, and spiritual.'' I cannot think of a more 
appropriate or deserving recipient that Dr. Carolyn Mazure. She has 
dedicated her professional life to the advancement of women's health. 
Perhaps her most important contribution, to her field and to women 
everywhere, is the establishment of Women's Health Research at Yale--a 
program dedicated to advancing the study of women's health and gender 
differences across all areas of biomedical and psychosocial study.
  Carolyn first came to New Haven to complete her postgraduate 
education at Yale University. Upon completion of her degree she was 
offered a faculty position at Yale--the University could not have made 
a wiser investment. Beginning her career as a clinician and researcher, 
Carolyn has built a distinguished reputation as a recognized scholar, 
esteemed clinician, teacher, mentor, and accomplished administrator. It 
was through her unique vision and respected understanding of the value 
of gender-specific research and data that Women's Health Research at 
Yale was developed. Carolyn has served as the organization's director 
from its inception--setting a new standard of practice for medical 
research.
  In under a decade, Women's Health Research at Yale has initiated work 
and issued invaluable findings on some of the most pressing problems in 
women's health. The genetics of breast and ovarian cancer; the role of 
estrogen in memory; cancer screening in HIV-positive women; prevention 
of domestic violence; and gender differences in cardiovascular disease 
are just a small example of the more than 50 major projects they have 
initiated to date. This research, combined with the program's active 
educational community outreach, has translated new findings into 
practice as well as influencing public policies on health--making a 
real difference in the lives of women across the country.
  I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Carolyn for many 
years and have often found myself in awe of her energy and enthusiasm. 
I have had the honor to introduce Carolyn on two of three occasions she 
provided testimony to the U.S. Congress regarding the importance of 
research on women's health and it was without hesitation that I 
supported her nomination for the 2005 American Association of 
University Women Achievement Award. I am grateful to Carolyn for her 
inspiring vision of what truly comprehensive medicine can be and so 
proud to have the opportunity to work with her.
  Carolyn is a visionary leader who not only possesses the ability to 
explain the issues that confront us, but to also identify the path that 
stimulates change and builds alliances that unite us. She is dedicated 
to the common good and draws us to shared goals through her personal 
warmth and deep convictions. Guided by clear thinking, intense 
intellectual curiosity as well as integrity and honesty--this is a 
woman who has a genuine concern for the well-being of others and is 
committed to improving our lives and those of women in the future. I 
could not be more pleased to rise today to join Connecticut NOW, 
family, friends, colleagues and community members in extending my 
heart-felt congratulations to Dr. Carolyn Mazure as she receives this 
very special award. Carolyn has left an indelible mark on her field, 
our community and indeed our nation. It is a legacy that will continue 
to influence public policy and the health of women for generations to 
come.

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