[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 73 (Wednesday, April 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E464]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DR. KANIKA BOWEN-JALLOW

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2021

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Dr. Kanika 
Bowen-Jallow, a respected pediatric surgeon at Cook Children's 
Pediatric Hospital in Prosper, Texas.
  As a child, Kanika developed an early fascination for medicine, 
spending hours playing Operation and with her Playskool Doctor Kit. 
This desire to care for others would continue to grow, prompting her to 
diligently work towards her medical degree at the University of Texas 
Medical Branch in Galveston and later spending an additional nine years 
training to become a pediatric surgeon. Dr. Bowen-Jallow credits her 
success to the support of her loving family who encouraged her to 
pursue her education and realize her dreams.
  Recently, the American Pediatric Surgical Association recognized Dr. 
Bowen-Jallow as the ninth Black female pediatric surgeon in the U.S.
  Dr. Bowen-Jallow's dedication to providing the highest quality of 
care is evidenced by her involvement in a variety of professional 
organizations, including the American Pediatric Surgical Association, 
as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the 
American Academy of Pediatrics, and a number of national committees 
that address the need for excellent, comprehensive pediatric surgical 
care. Further, her research in the area of childhood obesity has earned 
her multiple recognitions from respected publications. Additionally, 
Dr. Bowen-Jallow consistently works to increase and promote diversity 
in medicine, serving tirelessly as a mentor to young people in 
communities of color.
  As a highly esteemed surgeon, educator, mother, and wife, Dr. Kanika 
Bowen-Jallow recognizes the trust and faith placed in her by patients 
and their families and serves as a shining example of service before 
self. I encourage my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join 
me in celebrating Dr. Bowen-Jallow's many achievements in the area of 
medicine and wish her continued success as she serves as an inspiration 
to those around her.

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