[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 162 (Tuesday, November 3, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2695]
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           IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE OF DR. WALTER C. BOWIE

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 3, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I would like to request the 
House's attention today to pay recognition to the memory of Dr. Walter 
C. Bowie of Tuskegee, Alabama.
  For many years, Dr. Bowie served as the Dean of the School of 
Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University. Known as ``the Dean of 
Deans,'' Dr. Bowie was and is considered by many to be a mentor, 
friend, respected colleague, and a gentleman.
  Dr. Bowie held a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Kansas 
State University, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees 
from Cornell University and completed post-doctoral studies at the 
University of Michigan.
  His 63-year tenure at Tuskegee University included positions as 
teacher, scientist, department head, administrator, associate dean, and 
dean emeritus. Dr. Bowie served as president of the American 
Association of Veterinary Physiologists and Pharmacologists, and the 
Alabama Heart Association. Dr. Bowie was among the founders, and later 
served as president, of the Association of Minority Health Professions 
Schools.
  Dr. Bowie passed on October 25, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 
54 years, Cornelia (Connie), daughters Sibyl, Carolyn, and Colleen; 
many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, 
nephews, cousins, and other family members.
  While Dr. Bowie will be sorely missed, his legacy will live on in the 
students he taught at Tuskegee University.

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