[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E514]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF JOSEPH F. SLAVIN

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 2010

  Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of Mr. 
Joseph Slavin, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and 
dedicated worker in the field of health care. Joseph was known for 
standing up for public health and for the consumer in the community in 
his effort to carry out and interpret good policies. Those who knew him 
can attest that Joseph was one of those unique men who was able to 
accomplish much, while maintaining perfect integrity and concern for 
others.
  Mr. Slavin was born and raised in Trenton, NJ as the son of Edward 
and Anna M. Slavin. As an academic he graduated at Trenton Catholic 
High School, earned an undergraduate degree at Villanova University, a 
master's degree in public administration from Rutgers University and 
was a graduate of Harvard University's Healthcare Leadership Program.
  Joseph's work began as an administrator for the late Trenton mayor, 
Arthur Holland, before embarking on a career in health care as an 
administrator at Donnelly Memorial Hospital. He also worked in the New 
Jersey Department of Health, served as executive director of the 
Regional Health Planning Council in Newark, NJ, and was the vice 
president of planning and regulatory affairs at the New Jersey Hospital 
Association.
  Joseph was the initial executive director of the Catholic Healthcare 
Partnership of New Jersey and also served as director of planning for 
St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center. Throughout his career he always 
carried out professional matters with a fair and intelligent hand.
  Joseph Slavin passed away at age 75 on February 11, 2010. He is 
survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Katherine C. Slavin; four sons 
and three daughters-in-law: Kevin and Wendy Slavin, of Hackettstown, 
NJ; Tim Slavin and Ami Leaming of Dover, DE; Al Slavin and Catherine 
Johnson, of Clarks Summit, PA, and Peter Slavin of Port Orange, FL. 
Survivors also include 11 grandchildren, one great grandchild and 18 
nieces and nephews.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, Joseph's family 
and friends, and me, in recognizing a great man, Joseph Slavin.

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