[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 21, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E987]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO DR. SALTER JOSIAH COCHRAN JR.

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                         HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 2008

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, it is with great admiration and 
respect that I recognize a dear friend and one of this nation's most 
distinguished citizens, Dr. Salter Josiah Cochran Jr. Dr. Cochran was 
born on February 28, 1922 here in Washington, DC. He attended the 
public schools for the District of Columbia and graduated from historic 
Dunbar High School. Thereafter, he attended and graduated from Howard 
University receiving both a Bachelor's of Science degree and a medical 
degree from the School of Medicine. I applaud and commend Dr. Cochran 
and his classmates upon recently celebrating their 60th medical school 
class reunion.
  Dr. Cochran served our country as a Captain in the United States Army 
Medical Corps. He served as Chief of the Outpatient Clinic and 
attending physician while stationed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia and 
Walter Reed Military Hospital. Upon his discharge he was awarded the 
Combat Medical Badge and two Bronze Stars for his service to our 
country.
  After his military service, Dr. Cochran moved to North Carolina and 
embarked upon a very successful career as a community physician. He 
practiced medicine in Weldon, North Carolina for 51 years and retired 
from the practice in 2001 with thousands of patients who truly 
appreciate his service. Dr. Cochran also served as physician for the 
632nd Air Force Radar Base in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Both of 
these communities are in my Congressional District.
  Even though Dr. Cochran committed many hours of providing dedicated 
service to his patients, he remained true to his commitment to be 
active, productive and dedicated to every facet of the community. Dr. 
Cochran served as the President of the Old North State Medical Society; 
President of Halifax-Northampton County Medical Society; Member of the 
School Board in Weldon, North Carolina; Physician for Caledonia Prison 
System in Halifax County; Chief Medical Examiner in Halifax and 
Northampton Counties; Weldon High School Sports Physician; Chairman of 
the Board of Elections in Halifax County; and a life member of Kappa 
Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
  In December of 2001, Dr. & Mrs. Cochran retired to Suffolk, Virginia 
and now live in retirement in Smithfield, Virginia.
  Madam Speaker, Dr. Cochran is a devoted husband and father. He is 
married to the former Doris Hill of Denver, Colorado. The Cochran's are 
the proud parents of four children: Leslie G. Bobbin, Anthony P. 
Cochran, Christine A. McLarty, and Robin C. Quarles. They also have 7 
grandchildren: Amanda M. Bobbitt, Lydia M. Bobbin, Zachary J. Quarles, 
Jeremiah K. Quarles, Ryan A. Cochran, Lindsey K. Cochran, and Daniel F. 
McLarty.
  I urge my Colleagues to join me in recognizing Dr. Salter Josiah 
Cochran, Jr.

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