[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 76 (Thursday, May 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING SAMUEL H. HOWARD ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SIXTY-NINTH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. JIM COOPER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2008

  Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 69th birthday of 
Samuel H. Howard, a man who has made an indelible impact on the health 
of Americans and whose life is an inspiration to us all.
  During his more than 40-year career, Sam has served as a White House 
fellow, been a leader at colleges and health care organizations, and 
founded and led several corporations charting a course to improve 
health care for all Americans.
  A proud graduate of Oklahoma State University, Sam also holds a 
master's degree from the prestigious Stanford University. He has 
received multiple awards for his business acumen, including being 
inducted by his alma mater into the Oklahoma State University School of 
Business Hall of Fame. Sam was twice awarded the Federation of American 
Hospitals President's Achievement Award.
  In 1994, Sam received the Nashville NAACP Branch Image Award for 
Lifetime Achievement. His life has shown how much one can achieve when 
grounded by faith, family, and fortitude.
  Madam Speaker, in Tennessee we are fortunate to have Sam Howard as a 
pillar of our community, and I am privileged to call him my friend. 
Today, on his birthday, I rise to salute him, express my gratitude for 
his service to his fellow man and wish him warm blessings for many 
years to come. Happy Birthday, Sam.

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