[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15097]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING CORNELL SCOTT FOR HIS LIFETIME OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE 
                               COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2003

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to join the many family, friends, and community leaders who have 
gathered to pay tribute to one of New Haven's most respected community 
leaders and one of my dear friends, Cornell Scott. His lifetime of 
dedication and compassion has made a real difference in the lives of 
thousands.
  Chief Executive Officer of the Hill Health Center in New Haven, 
Scotty has been the driving force behind its success for the last 
thirty-four years. His tireless efforts have literally changed the face 
of healthcare in this community and across the nation. I have had the 
privilege of working with Scotty over the years and I am in awe of his 
endless energy. He is an inspiration to so many and I consider myself 
fortunate to call him my friend.
  Established in 1968, the Hill Health Center is a private, non-profit 
community health center--the first of its kind in the State of 
Connecticut--which provides some of our most vulnerable citizens with 
the medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Too often, those 
children, families, and individuals most in need do not have access to 
critical healthcare programs and services. Now operating in eighteen 
locations throughout Greater New Haven, Hill Health Center has become 
an irreplaceable asset to our community. Scotty's leadership, vision, 
and enduring tenacity has been the backbone of the Hill Health Center--
and for that we owe him a debt of gratitude.
  In addition to his professional career, Scotty has also played an 
integral role in many local service organizations--helping to shape our 
community and improve the quality of life for all New Haven residents. 
The Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, the New Haven Housing 
Authority, the Connecticut Association for Human Services are just a 
few of the area agencies which have benefitted from his time and 
energies.
  I am proud to stand today to join the many who have gathered today to 
pay tribute to my good friend, Cornell Scott, for his lifetime of 
invaluable contributions. He has left an indelible mark on this 
community and a legacy that will not soon be forgotten.

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