[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29680]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH A. SOPKO, M.D. UPON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE 
          SAINT VINCENT CHARITY HOSPITAL'S SAINT LUKE SOCIETY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 5, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Joseph A. 
Sopko, M.D., upon his induction into St. Vincent Charity Hospital's St. 
Luke Society, for his contributions to pulmonary health education, 
residency program leadership, and for his community involvement, 
including his leadership and activism regarding tobacco use prevention.
  Dr. Sopko has been a member of the medical staff at St. Vincent 
Charity Hospital for nearly 20 years. He earned his medical degree at 
Tufts University and completed his residency and fellowship training at 
the University of Iowa Hospitals. Dr. Sopko has held several 
significant roles at St. Vincent Charity Hospital, including: Medical 
Director of Pulmonary Services; Director of the Medical Intensive Care 
Unit; and educator within the Hospital's medical residency program. 
Moreover, Dr. Sopko played a critical role in establishing one of the 
first hospital-wide blood conservation programs in the nation--the 
Regional Center for Blood Conservation. For his service to students in 
the residency program, he was awarded the 2007 Teacher of the Year 
Award, given by the St. Vincent Charity Hospital Internal Medicine 
Program.
  Madam Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Dr. Joseph A. Sopko, upon his induction into the Saint Luke Society. 
Dr. Sopko's medical expertise, caring demeanor and strong sense of 
volunteerism brings strength to St. Vincent's Hospital and superior 
health care for countless individuals throughout our community.

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