[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6129]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING WENDELL W. YOUNG III AND DR. REGINA M. BENJAMIN

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 12, 2007

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, it is with 
great honor that I rise today to recognize the remarkable work of Dr. 
Regina M. Benjamin and Mr. Wendell W. Young III, recipients of the 
Saint Katharine Drexel National Justice Award. These two outstanding 
individuals were recognized by The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for 
their dedication and commitment to the betterment of others.
  Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, a graduate of Xavier University and Morehouse 
School of Medicine, has dedicated her life to caring for the health and 
social welfare needs of the people in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. She is 
committed to enhancing physician access and patient care through her 
work as a member of local, state and federal boards.
  Mr. Wendell W. Young III, as President of the Retail Clerk 
International Association of Philadelphia Local Union, promoted and 
created equity and equality for workers. His life has been dedicated to 
Catholic social teachings.
  Madam Speaker, on the occasion of the Feastday of Saint Katherine 
Drexel, March 3, 2007, we honor both recipients for their tireless 
efforts to bring peace and justice to their communities. The selfless 
work of both Mr. Young and Dr. Benjamin has been on the behalf of those 
in need, a calling that is truly noble. Madam Speaker, these two 
individuals have taken up the fight for equality, justice and the well-
being of all Americans, and for that we are all grateful.

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