[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 130 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1674]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 A TRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL MINORITY EDUCATORS, 
           INC. 33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE--SEPTEMBER 17-21, 2008

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                         HON. G. K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2008

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, it is my great honor today to rise 
and recognize the National Association of Medical Minority Educators, 
Inc., also known as NAMME, for their years of support for health 
professionals from traditionally underrepresented and disadvantaged 
populations.
  Established in 1975, NAMME aims to increase the presence of minority 
health care providers. To achieve this goal, the founding members of 
NAMME have worked tirelessly over the years to provide motivated 
students with access to education, training, and practice in the health 
care profession.
  Since its inception, NAMME has strived to prepare students for 
success in health related fields including dentistry, optometry, public 
health, and veterinary medicine. The organization holds as its core 
values its ability to develop and sustain productive relationships and 
to produce action oriented programming for stakeholders. NAMME has 
established an extraordinary reputation of providing exceptional 
professional development opportunities for its members. NAMME is 
hopeful that these significant opportunities will ultimately translate 
to the reduction in health disparities among underserved populations. 
Madam Speaker, I commend NAMME for its vision and foresight in 
identifying this service which is so greatly needed in disadvantaged 
communities.
  Today, with alumni across the country, NAMME stands as one of the 
leading organizations for providing the type of training and 
informational resources that will greatly benefit small communities. 
Programs are available that nurture and support individuals through all 
stages in their pursuit of a career in health care.
  NAMME will hold its 33rd Annual Conference in Arlington, Virginia on 
September 17-21, 2008 where House Majority Whip, The Honorable James E. 
Clyburn will serves as the keynote presenter.
  Madam Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, I hope that you will join 
me today in honoring NAMME and the substantial contributions this 
organization has made to provide access to health care education for 
underrepresented and disadvantaged communities.




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