[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 168 (Monday, November 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING DR. CAROL GOMEZ SUMMERHAYS' ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE 
                      AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

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                         HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2015

  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Carol Gomez 
Summerhays, an accomplished dentist who recently was elected as the 
first Filipina President of the American Dental Association, a first 
the 156-year history of the ADA. Her election is a tremendous 
accomplishment for women and the Filipino-American community.
  It is my honor to commend Dr. Summerhays on a lifetime of service and 
commitment to the field of dentistry and community service. Involved in 
a number of professional and civic organizations, she is a great choice 
to head this prestigious organization.
  A graduate of the University of Southern California on a full 
scholarship through the Armed Forces Health Professions Act, she's 
owned a respected private practice for 32 years. Dr. Summerhays is a 
past president of the California Dental Association and a current 
member of the American College of Dentists, Academy of General 
Dentistry, the American Association of Women Dentists, the Hispanic 
Dental Association, and the Pankey Institute.
  In addition to her numerous professional accomplishments, Dr. 
Summerhays served on Active Duty as a lieutenant in the United States 
Navy Dental Corps for four years.
  Dr. Summerhays' time in the military was part of her life-long 
commitment to community service. As a board member of Rotary 
International Thousand Smiles, she helped establish a dental clinic in 
Ensenada, Mexico. She's also provided charitable dental services to St. 
Vincent De Paul's Homeless Shelter, Regional Access Medical LA, and 
USC's East LA Dental Clinic.
  Her community involvement extends to the San Diego County Dental 
Society, the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Board, and the American 
Cancer Society-La Jolla League.
  I commend Dr. Summerhays for her 37 years of distinguished 
leadership. I am proud to be a part of the Asian American community 
where our professionals go beyond what is required in order to make a 
positive impact on others.
  I rise today to offer her my most heartfelt congratulations for her 
exceptional achievements in the field of dentistry and her continued 
commitment to community service.

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