[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 51 (Thursday, March 26, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E425]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. AILEEN MARTY

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 2015

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of Women's History month 
I rise today to honor Dr. Aileen Marty, an outstanding individual in 
the South Florida community.
   Dr. Marty is currently professor of Infectious Diseases in the 
Department of Medicine at Florida International University's Herbert 
Wertheim College of Medicine. She served admirably in the United States 
Navy for 25 years, specializing in tropical medicine, infectious 
diseases pathology, and disaster medicine. She has also served as a 
professor at Uniformed Services University, Johns Hopkins University, 
the National Defense University, and the University of Valencia, Spain.
   Dr. Marty's previous experience also includes coordinating work 
between the Department of Defense, Health and Human Services, and 
Homeland Security. She developed interagency training programs 
involving the Department of Agriculture and Homeland Security. Dr. 
Marty has worked with the White House, Congressional Conferences, has 
served on Blue Ribbon Committees, and has been a delegate to the World 
Health Association. She has worked on numerous research teams, has 
responded to various global emergencies, and provided consultation on a 
wide range of health issues. Most recently she has worked tirelessly in 
the fight against Ebola. Her quarter century experience in the 
practice, training, and research of tropical medicine, infectious 
disease, and pathology has led to her having published over 90 books 
and peer-reviewed journal articles.
   Beyond her work in infectious diseases, she is an expert on 
chemical, biological radiation, and high-energy weapons. She is one of 
only 403 people listed in the international roster as a member of the 
United Nations Monitoring and Verification Team for Weapons of Mass 
Destruction. In 2001, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) 
designated her ``Subject Matter Expert on Weapons of Mass Destruction'' 
and used her experience and expertise to help develop plans and 
programs, and to coordinate with NATO allies. She has a reputation for 
in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in all aspects of biological 
agent research, clinical medicine, travel, and tropical medicine, and 
has earned a worldwide reputation for providing and producing excellent 
scientific data and innovative research.
   Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Dr. Aileen Marty for her 
continued service to South Florida, and the world at-large, and I ask 
my colleagues to join me in recognizing this remarkable individual.

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