[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 123 (Friday, August 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. EDWARD ``ED'' MOSLEY

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2014

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
Dr. Edward ``Ed'' Mosley. His service to our community, and the 
contributions he made to our state and nation will always be 
remembered.
  In 1924, Ed was born in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up during a time 
when skin color affected a person's opportunities, but Ed pushed past 
the barriers. Ever since he was a young child, obtaining a higher 
education was a primary focus for Ed. In 1944, he graduated from the 
University of Illinois and continued onto medical school at Meharry 
Medical College. He completed his medical internship at Harlem Hospital 
in New York and his residency at Tuskegee Veterans Hospital in Alabama. 
In addition, Ed also taught English at the Tuskegee Institute.
  Ed also served in the United States military as a Captain in the 
Army. He exhibited great leadership, determination, and love for his 
country. An extended tour in Korea truly highlighted his bravery and 
commitment to the values that he and this country represent.
  Ed established his medical office in Fresno, California. He served 
residents from throughout the San Joaquin Valley for 50 years. Ensuring 
that individuals had access to adequate healthcare was one of Ed's 
greatest priorities which led him to create the West Fresno Health Care 
Coalition, now known as the West Fresno Family Resource Center. Ed 
served as president of the board for 15 years. Due to Ed's dedication 
and commitment to the West Family Resource Center, the organization has 
provided thousands of individuals and families with resources to better 
their lives. Ed is also responsible for the collaboration between 
doctors to create the Westview Convalescent Hospital in Fresno.
  In addition to his contributions made in the healthcare industry, Ed 
was also very active throughout the community. For 13 years, he served 
on the State Center Community College Board. Governor George Deukmejian 
appointed Ed as a delegate to the Electoral College in 1972, making him 
the first African-American to be appointed. He also became a member of 
the Blue Ribbon Commission for the Master Plan for Higher Education. 
Finally, he served on the Fresno Mayor's commission on Bi-Racial 
relations.
  Ed will be greatly missed by his wife of 48 years, Marian; his 
children, Cary, Kia, Rennie, Christopher, and Caroline; his 
grandchildren, Michael, Drew, Mariah, Kyle, Dominique, Rory, Maddie, 
Donovan, and Liam; and his two great-grandchildren, Ben and Jack.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I ask my colleagues in the 
U.S. House of Representatives to honor the life of Dr. Ed Mosley, a 
community leader and humanitarian. His presence will undoubtedly be 
missed, but his impact and legacy in the San Joaquin Valley will never 
be forgotten.

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