[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 25, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S1044]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     TRIBUTE TO DR. MOHAMMAD YOUSAF

 Mr. MANCHIN. Madam President, I wish to recognize one of West 
Virginia's finest cardiologists, Dr. Mohammad Yousaf, on receiving the 
2013 Heart of Gold Award, which was presented by the West Virginia 
American Heart Association on February 23, 2013. There is truly no one 
more qualified, more compassionate or more devoted than Dr. Yousaf, who 
has been practicing in West Virginia for more than 20 years.
  A native of Pakistan, Dr. Yousaf made his way to West Virginia to 
complete his residency at Marshall University. During his fellowship, 
he was assigned rotations in our beautiful State's capital, Charleston. 
Thankfully, he never left and his unwavering commitment to the 
cardiology field at South Charleston Cardiology, where he continues to 
practice today, has consistently saved West Virginian lives across our 
State.
  With the help of Dr. Yousaf's momentous contributions and medical 
expertise, the quality of West Virginia's medical community has 
strengthened throughout the years and the health and well-being of the 
people of West Virginia continue to improve.
  There are a myriad of doctors across this Nation that diagnose and 
treat patients every day. However, what distinguishes a good doctor 
from a great doctor starts and stops with patient care. Dr. Yousaf 
always puts his patients first and takes the time to build the trust 
and confidence necessary that leads to positive and long-lasting 
doctor-patient relationships. Long days and sleepless nights never 
obstruct from the compassion and dedication Dr. Yousaf devotes to each 
one of his patients.
  Dr. Yousaf is also no stranger to prestigious awards, including the 
Distinguished West Virginian award, which was created to honor those 
who have contributed significantly to West Virginia and those who have 
brought positive attention to our great State. After more than two 
decades practicing as a cardiologist in the Mountain State, it is 
unquestionable that his integrity and work ethic know no bounds. And 
today, I am proud to commemorate the success of such a wonderful person 
and such a talented physician.
  It is fitting that Dr. Yousaf was presented with the Heart of Gold 
Award last year, for he once described ``the personal satisfaction you 
get'' as a physician who has the means and opportunities to save lives 
every day. So today, I congratulate a remarkably intelligent and gifted 
cardiologist on receiving such an esteemed honor. I know he will 
continue to save lives in the great state of West Virginia for years to 
come.

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