[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 149 (Thursday, October 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2548]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO JACQUES GUILLAUME

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 15, 2009

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Jacques 
Guillaume, MD, for his record of extraordinary service to New York's 
Tenth Congressional District.
  Dr. Jacques Guillaume was born in Haiti, studied both law and 
medicine at the State University of Haiti, then continued his studies 
here in the United States. Here he has combined his twin passions--law 
and medicine--to address the inequalities of justice and the 
inadequacies of health care in low-income communities. Dr. Guillaume 
has also held several managerial positions in the medical field, 
including Director of the Residency Training Program at the Catholic 
Medical Center, Director of OB/GYN at Mary Immaculate Hospital and St. 
Joseph. He currently serves as the Chair of the Gynecology Department 
at the Interfaith Medical Center.
  Dr. Guillaume is a recognized leader in the OB/GYN community, 
publishing many articles in peer-reviewed journals. He frequently 
appears on television and radio programs to discuss health conditions. 
He clearly has a strong love of science and a real sense of justice.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing Dr. 
Jacques Guillaume.

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