[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2280]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 A TRIBUTE TO DR. OVIDIO JOSEPH FALCONE

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and to honor 
Dr. Ovidio Joseph Falcone. Dr. Falcone, born in Salerno, Italy and 
raised in Yonkers, New York, displayed a passion for science, math, and 
sports from an early age, attending Manhattan College and obtaining his 
BS degree in Biology.
  Dr. Falcone began his medical career in 1982, when he entered the New 
York College of Podiatric Medicine, obtaining his D.P.M. and beginning 
his residency at the Interfaith Medical Center in 1986, serving as its 
Chief Resident from 1987 to 1988 and later as its On-Site Director.
  Dr. Falcone later became the Director of the Podiatric Surgical 
Division in 1998, developing one of the strongest Podiatric Surgical 
Residency Programs in the country as well as a dedicated, vibrant 
Podiatric Surgical Service at IMC.
  Dr. Falcone is a member of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, a 
Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and is a 
member of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. In addition to 
these responsibilities at Interfaith Medical Center, Dr. Falcone has 
private practices in Queens and Brooklyn.
  Dr. Falcone has a deep love for teaching the art of surgery, a strong 
commitment to family, and a passion for patient care. He is committed 
to serving the underprivileged and he believes that there is a sense of 
fulfillment in knowing you participated in helping those that are in 
need.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Dr. Ovidio Joseph Falcone 
for his extraordinary accomplishments at the Interfaith Medical Center.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Dr. Ovidio Joseph Falcone.

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