[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 172 (Thursday, November 19, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2836]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                           DR. ALLAN B. PEREL

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                        HON. MICHAEL E. McMAHON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 19, 2009

  Mr. McMAHON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Allan B. Perel, 
a dedicated physician, leader in the MS community and a true 
humanitarian. He is one of Staten Island's ``everyday heroes.''
  Dr. Perel was educated in New York City schools, attending Brooklyn 
College, and obtaining his medical degree from the State University of 
New York Downstate Medical Center. He completed his residency at 
Columbia University--Presbyterian Hospital and interned at Staten 
Island University Hospital.
  Dr. Perel is a great physician, and he gives back to his community. 
His has gone above and beyond by providing unprecedented care to those 
affected by Multiple Sclerosis and other life altering conditions. He 
has served as the Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Staten 
Island/ Chapter Site NYCMS Society for the past 15 years.
  He is also the Chairman of the Board of the Staten Island Heart 
Society for the past 5 years and was the only Neurologist to have 
served as President of the American Heart Association. Dr. Perel also 
founded and served as the director of the Staten Island University 
Hospital--NYS Department of Health Certified Stroke Center.
  Throughout his career, Dr. Perel provided educational materials to 
the community and supported legislation that benefited both doctors and 
patients. He helps coordinate the Island-wide September 11 Memorial 
blood drive, and continuously supports charity walks for many causes.
  Dr. Perel has been an active participant of the Richmond County 
Medical Society since 1989. In July of 2008, Dr. Perel was selected to 
be the organization's president. On Saturday, November 14th, the 
Richmond County Medical Society honored Dr. Allan Perel for his 
tireless dedication to his profession and the people of his community. 
I wish to join this organization in praising the accomplishments of one 
of Staten Island's finest physicians.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending Dr. 
Allan B. Perel on his dedication to the citizens of Staten Island.

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