[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 22 (Thursday, February 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E169]
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RECOGNIZING DR. WILLIAM LLOYD BOOKER FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICES 
                       IN MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 9, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Dr. William Lloyd Booker of Clarksdale, Mississippi, for his noteworthy 
health care contributions to the Clarksdale, Mississippi, community.
  Dr. Booker's education began in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, 
where he graduated from West Tallahatchie as High Salutatorian in 1973. 
He completed his undergraduate studies at Tougaloo College majoring in 
Chemistry where he graduated ``Cum Laude'' with a Bachelor of Science 
degree. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University 
of Iowa in 1982 and residence training at Broadlawns Medical Center in 
Des Moines, Iowa, where he served as a resident physician.
  Dr. Booker has served as Medical Director and Staff Physician for 
Aaron E. Henry Health Service Center in Clarksdale, Mississippi, since 
1985. He practices Family Medicine and was associated with the 
Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, where he served as 
Chairman of the Department of Medicine from 2000 to 2002, Vice Chief of 
Staff from 2002 to 2004, Chief of Staff from 2004 to 2006, and now 
serves as Regional State Physician Leadership Council Representative.
  Dr. Booker is a member of the National Association of Community 
Health Centers, Mississippi Primary Health Care Association, Phi Beta 
Sigma Fraternity and Swarokski Crystal Society.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing Dr. 
William Lloyd Booker for his contributions and services in health care 
to the Clarksdale, Mississippi, community.

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