[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1836]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DR. VENKAT RAO

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Venkat 
Rao. On Saturday, October 30th, the Genesee County Medical Society will 
honor its outgoing president, Dr. Venkat Rao, at their annual 
Presidents' Ball to be held in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
  Dr. Rao graduated from Guntar Medical School College and completed 
his residency and pulmonology fellowship in Chicago. After serving on 
the faculties of Loyola University School of Medicine and at the 
University of Illinois College of Medicine, Dr. Rao practiced medicine 
in Peoria, Illinois from 1986 to 1992. He relocated to the Flint area 
and now specializes in pulmonology-critical care and sleep medicine.
  Active with the Genesee County Medical Society for many years, Dr. 
Rao is a member of the Board of Directors, represents Genesee and 
Shiawassee Counties on the Michigan State Medical Society Board of 
Directors, serves as a delegate to the Michigan State Medical Society 
House of Delegates and has served on several American Medical 
Association committees. Deeply committed to enhancing the overall 
health of people, Dr. Rao works to end the morbidity triangle of 
obesity, diabetes and smoking.
  Married to Dr. Rama Devi Rao, the couple has two children. Daughter, 
Hima, and son, Bharat, are both pursuing careers as physicians.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
applauding the work, dedication and enthusiasm of Dr. Venkat Rao as he 
steps down as president of the Genesee County Medical Society. I admire 
his commitment to improving the lives of physicians and his compassion 
for his patients. I wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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