[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 127 (Friday, August 3, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1728]
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      IN RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH BIRTHDAY OF DR. JAMES L. PHILLIPS

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                       HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2007

  Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the 
75th birthday of a man that had a profound impact on my life, Dr. James 
L. Phillips. A native of Sharon, Texas, Dr. Phillips was a skilled 
athlete and student and attended Washington & Jefferson College on 
scholarship earning a bachelor's degree in 1954. From there he went on 
to attend Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
  In 1968, he became the first African American intern at the 
University Hospitals of Cleveland. He completed his residency in 
pediatrics at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. Dr. Phillips 
spent 2 years at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Camp Pendleton, California 
before joining the Ohio Permanente Medical Center in Parma, Ohio. He 
remained there for 16 years before going to serve as associate dean for 
student affairs and minority programs and associate professor of 
pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University. While there, he created 
and directed the Health Careers Enhancement Program for Minorities at 
Case School of Medicine from 1988 to 1993.
  Currently, Dr. Phillips serves on the faculty of Baylor College of 
Medicine. In addition to his administrative and educational 
responsibilities, Dr. Phillips has served on a variety of boards 
including Chairman of the Harris County Hospital District's Medical 
Board from 1993 to 1999. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees 
of William & Jefferson College, Bay Ridge Christian College, MidAmerica 
Christian University, Intercultural Cancer Council, and the Huffington 
Geriatric Center for Excellence and the Hispanic Serving Health 
Professions Schools. Dr. Phillips has received numerous honors and 
awards throughout his career.
  Dr. Phillips is married to Barbara Phillips, and lives in Missouri 
City, Texas. He is the proud father of three sons and six stepchildren.
  I first met Dr. Phillips in the late 80s when he was teaching at Case 
Western Reserve University. He was a stalwart in his support and 
encouragement of minority students and worked diligently to provide 
them with opportunities. I am proud to serve on the Ways and Means 
Health Subcommittee, a position he encouraged me to seek. Dr. Phillips 
has and continues to be a role model, teacher, supporter and a dear 
friend. Therefore, on behalf of the Congress of the United States and 
the people of the 11th Congressional District of Ohio, I am pleased to 
join with the family and friends of Dr. James L. Phillips in 
celebrating his 75th birthday. May you be blessed with many, many more.

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