[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 48 (Thursday, March 17, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H3780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     A PROMISE TO FIRST DO NO HARM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Joyce) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, when I first became a 
doctor, I made a promise that I would never perform, assist, or support 
in any abortion or any abortion procedures. All doctors take an oath. 
They swear to first do no harm. I made a promise that I would never 
participate in the taking of a human life.
  At 10 weeks a baby in their mother's womb has developed a beating 
heart. At 11 weeks, the baby will have developed elbows, fingers, and 
toes. And at 27 weeks, a baby inside the womb can hear their mother's 
voice. It is clear that these children are human--constructed in the 
image of God--and worthy of protection and worthy of love.
  It is time to protect human life, it is time to protect the unborn, 
and it is time to end this egregious practice of abortion.


                Recognizing the Work of Dr. George Hruza

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the work of Dr. George Hruza.
  A graduate of New York University, Dr. Hruza went on to complete both 
a dermatology residency at New York University Medical Center as well 
as a laser surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Later, Dr. 
Hruza completed a Mohs and dermatologic surgery fellowship at the 
University of Wisconsin-Madison with Dr. Fred Mohs.
  Dr. Fred Mohs developed this revolutionary surgery--a technique that 
allows for the precise removal and the repair of skin cancer.
  Throughout his career, Dr. Hruza has proven himself to be a leader in 
the field of dermatology. His tireless commitment to his patients and 
their families has undoubtedly saved countless lives.
  Dr. Hruza has come to Washington and done skin cancer screenings for 
members of staff and Members of Congress--several who might be present 
here today.
  As the American Academy of Dermatology's president, Dr. Hruza's 
relentless advocacy for innovation has helped to shape the way that 
skin cancer today is treated in the United States. Skin cancers were 
previously deadly. My own grandfather died from skin cancer, a skin 
cancer that would be treated today by someone like Dr. Hruza and cured.
  It is my privilege to call Dr. George Hruza a leader, a colleague, 
and a friend of the United States Congress. As he continues his work as 
the United Skin Specialists Missouri director, I wish Dr. Hruza every 
continued success; his success in working to treat patients, his 
success in developing innovation, and his success as one of the leaders 
in dermatology not just in the United States but throughout the world.

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