[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 27 (Tuesday, February 26, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING DR. ANDREW FISCHER

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2013

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and salute a 
remarkable Hoosier, Dr. Andrew Fischer, whom turns 50 years old today. 
I wish to express my congratulations on this milestone. He is a true 
leader in his community and the Hoosier state.
  Dr. Fischer earned his medical doctorate from the Sackler School of 
Medicine at Tel Aviv University in 1989. After graduation, he interned 
at the Michael Reese Hospital and Med Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. 
Fischer completed his Residency in 1992 through the University of 
Illinois-Chicago at Michael Reese Hospital, and his Fellowship through 
Harvard Medical School at Bringham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
  As a physician who specializes in critical care medicine, internal 
medicine, and pulmonology--Dr. Fischer is an asset to the Lafayette 
community and Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health Network. He is Board 
Certified in each discipline and licensed to practice in both Indiana 
and Illinois. As a Board Certified physician, Dr. Fischer is current on 
the latest techniques and skills for the procedures required in his 
discipline. Through his expertise, he has helped countless individuals 
recover from their various ailments.
  Dr. Fischer is a family man and a good friend and confidant. I am 
honored to have known him over the years and proud to call him a 
friend. The Lafayette community and I look forward to many more years 
of extraordinary service and friendship.
  This is Dr. Andrew Fischer. A man truly committed to God, his family, 
his country and his community. I value his friendship, counsel, and 
most of all, his good example. Happy 50th Birthday Dr. Fischer.

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