[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18059]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. RAO MUSUNURU

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2008

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor one of my 
outstanding constituents, Dr. Rao Musunuru, for receiving a Point of 
Light award from Florida Governor Charlie Crist.
  The Governor's Point of Light program recognizes Florida residents 
who demonstrate exemplary service to their communities. Dr. Musunuru 
deserves this award for his long-standing and ongoing efforts to raise 
health awareness in my west central Florida district.
  Dr. Musunuru, who is one of my State's top cardiologists, has been a 
long-time proponent of promoting heart health and education. He has 
helped pass important State laws to improve health care, including the 
Florida Stroke Act, legislation I worked on in the State legislature 
before coming to Congress.
  Dr. Musunuru has received many awards for his good work. The American 
Heart Association named him its ``National Volunteer Advocate of the 
Year'' in 2007 and its ``National Physician of the Year'' in 2005. Last 
year, Dr. Musunuru was appointed to serve on the National Heart, Lung, 
and Blood Advisory Council at the National Institutes of Health.
  Madam Speaker, Dr. Musunuru's work has improved the lives of many of 
those I represent and is an example of what volunteerism and community 
service are all about. I congratulate him and wish him success in his 
future efforts.

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