[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 160 (Thursday, September 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1317-E1318]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION BLACK CAUCUS OF 
                             HEALTH WORKERS

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                        HON. BRENDA L. LAWRENCE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 27, 2018

  Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the American Public 
Health Association (APHA) Black Caucus of Health Workers on the 
occasion of its 50th anniversary. This organization, which is the first 
and oldest caucus of the APHA, was founded during the Association's 
1968 annual meeting held in my hometown of Detroit, Michigan.
  For 50 years, the APHA Black Caucus of Health Workers has worked 
diligently to eliminate and reduce gaps in health and health outcomes 
by improving the quality of life of people of African American descent 
through advocacy, knowledge, practice and research. They perform 
valuable work in a field that has an immeasurable impact on the lives 
of all Americans.
  In addition to raising the standard of care across our nation, the 
Black Caucus of Health Workers works to eliminate institutional racism 
in their industry, to ensure that minorities in the healthcare industry 
are receiving equal treatment and a proper quality of life. They also 
support the future of our workforce by helping African American 
students complete their studies in public health programs. This 
essential work has developed a strong community of African American 
employees in the healthcare industry.
  The Caucus continues to move our nation forward every day by 
improving healthcare delivery and fostering innovation. The Caucus 
closely monitors developments in the field and provides a crucial forum 
for communication among African American healthcare workers, so that 
they can share ideas to improve their work and their entire industry.
  On this momentous occasion, I want to congratulate the visionary 
founders and members of the APHA Black Caucus of Health Workers, as 
well as APHA's current Executive Director, Dr. Georges Benjamin, and 
all the leaders of the APHA for their important work. I look forward to 
their continued work for the health of our nation.

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