[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 26 (Thursday, February 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E212]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING DR. SULEIMAN ALIBHAI

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 16, 2012

  Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor, Dr. Suleiman Alibhai, 
an outstanding leader committed to helping people in Northern Virginia 
improve and preserve their sight. Dr. Alibhai is the recipient of this 
year's Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington's 
(POB) Professional Service Award.
  Dr. Alibhai has spent the past 20 years providing rehabilitative 
services and support to individuals with low vision in the greater 
Washington, DC area. He began his career as Director of Low Vision 
Services at the Retina Group of Washington and now shares his expertise 
with the National Institutes of Health's National Eye Institute, the 
Wilmer Eye Institute at the Johns Hopkins University and in his own 
private practice. Without his work, many individuals would not have 
access to the help they need to make the most of their sight.
  Dr. Alibhai is also a well known author and lecturer who has given 
numerous presentations to eye care professionals on issues related to 
low vision. In addition to these endeavors, Dr. Alibhai is committed to 
sharing his knowledge with the public. He often speaks at educational 
events and makes presentations to community groups about low vision.
  An active member of the community, Dr. Alibhai has served as a board 
member for several vision organizations, including POB, and was an 
examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. Dr. Alibhai 
is also a member of the Fairfax Hosts Lions Club District 24 A and 
played an instrumental role in connecting the club with POB to develop 
POB's Low Vision Learning Center in Alexandria, VA. Since the center 
opened in 2010, Dr. Alibhai and his team have helped more than 750 
individuals make the most of their sight.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Virginia's 8th Congressional District, I 
want to extend my congratulations to Dr. Alibhai, recognizing him for 
his leadership, passion and most importantly, his commitment to 
improving the quality of life for people with low vision. We wish him 
continued success in his work both with POB and throughout Northern 
Virginia.

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