[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10888]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        HONORING DR. ANDREW HSI

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 14, 2000

  Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to bring to your 
attention Dr. Andrew Hsi, a pediatrician at the University of New 
Mexico in Albuquerque. He was honored as the first recipient of the 
Humanism in Medicine Award because of his many strengths, focusing on 
community service, ethics in medicine, and treating people with 
dignity. He understands the importance of respect for colleges and 
patients as well as showing compassion and consideration to others.
  Dr. Hsi has found purpose and fulfillment in serving the public. He 
is nonjudgmental of the pregnant women who come to him for help--
despite the fact that many of them abuse illegal substances. Thomas 
Weiser, a medical student at UNM, nominated Dr. Hsi because ``[h]is 
fairness, sensitivity, and nonjudgmental attitude have inspired 
students and faculty to be more compassionate to their own patients. 
And, most importantly, it has provided an impetus to many of his 
patients to change their own lives.''
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the compassion and team 
skills of Dr. Andrew Hsi. He exemplifies patience, acceptance, and the 
courage to help his community. The help he offers to those in need does 
not just come in the form of medicine: he encourages and inspires 
people to take charge and change their lives. He is a hero in our 
community.

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