[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 13 (Friday, January 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E37]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. STEPHEN BERMAN

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                           HON. DIANA DeGETTE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 20, 2023

  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Dr. Stephen Berman.
  Dr. Berman dedicated his life to improving the health and well-being 
of people around the world.
  After earning his medical degree from Temple University, Steve moved 
to Colorado to complete his residency at the University of Colorado.
  Little did anyone know that this first-year resident, fresh out of 
medical school, would go on to be one of the university's most 
influential professors, the Director of the Center for Global Health 
and a world-renowned leader in the field of public health.
  Dr. Berman was one of the most highly regarded members of his 
profession. He received numerous awards and recognitions for his work. 
He wrote multiple textbooks and authored hundreds of peer-reviewed 
research articles over the course of his career.
  He was the President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a special 
advisor to the World Health Organization, to the U.S. Agency for 
International Development, and to numerous countries around the world.
  But what made Steve truly special is how much he cared for his 
patients, and how dedicated he was to both serving his community and 
giving back.
  He was determined--with a tireless devotion and every ounce of his 
being--to make the world a better place, not just for the patients he 
was treating, or the officials he was advising, but for everyone, 
everywhere.
  Steve made a point to form friendships and professional relationships 
with elected officials across the political spectrum and at every level 
of government with a singular goal: to make sure that our health care 
laws ensure access to treatment for every child, no matter their race, 
economic status or country of origin.
  Like so many in our community, I was heartbroken to hear of Steve's 
passing this week. Our community lost a true leader and many of us lost 
a dear friend.
  His legacy will continue to live on, not only with the thousands of 
people he treated throughout his life, but with the untold millions he 
impacted with his work along the way.
  During this difficult time, my heart goes out to his family--his wife 
Elaine, who was his true partner in all he accomplished, his sons Ben 
and Jim, and his brothers Jim and Ed. He will be missed.

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