[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 126 (Thursday, July 28, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H7264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE SERVICE OF DR. O'DELL OWENS

  (Mr. Wenstrup asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
my good friend and mentor, Dr. O'Dell Owens, on his retirement. As an 
obstetrician, Dr. Owens brought countless young Americans into the 
world.
  Dr. Owens served as chairman of the board at the University of 
Cincinnati. He was president of Cincinnati State University. He was the 
medical director of the Cincinnati Health Department, and he served as 
Hamilton County Coroner; all before spending 5 years as president and 
CEO of Interact for Health in Cincinnati.
  Through his everyday example, he has lived his motto to ``help people 
help themselves.''
  Dr. Owens' life is one devoted to a career of helping people who need 
it most. He often reflects on his dad's advice that ``tomorrow is not 
promised;'' therefore, it is necessary to make a difference today.
  Dr. Owens, you have made a difference in so many lives, mine 
included. Dr. Owens, again, congratulations on your well-deserved 
retirement. Yet, I look forward to seeing what you may do next.

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