[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6239]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF DR. SHARON ROOT

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 6, 2013

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sharon M. Root, 
D.P.M., FACFAOM as she is recognized by fellow colleagues at the 64th 
Annual American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Region 3 
Scientific Meeting. Dr. Root's dedication to her profession and her 
selfless actions outside of the office are truly deserving of this 
body's recognition.
  Dr. Sharon Root graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York College of 
Podiatric Medicine. Previously, she completed Biological Sciences and 
Pre-medical studies at Rutgers University--Newark and earned her 
Associate in Applied Science Degree and was a Highest Honors Graduate 
in Nursing at County College of Morris. She completed her residency in 
Podiatric Surgery at The Bryn Mawr Hospital in 1993 and currently 
practices in Succasunna, New Jersey.
  Throughout her career, Dr. Root has been a member of several 
professional organizations. She is a current New Jersey Delegate to the 
APMA House of Representatives and serves on the Resolutions Committee 
and Elections Committee. In addition, Dr. Root was president of the New 
Jersey Podiatric Medical Society for the 2006-2007 year and held many 
other positions within the Society, including Advisor of the Executive 
Committee, Chair of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee and Chair of 
the Carrier Advisory Committee.
  Dr. Root is also a dedicated physician outside of the office. On 
March 16, 2012, while at dinner in Washington, DC, Dr. Root performed 
the Heimlich maneuver on another diner, Maryland psychologist Dr. Ellen 
Lent, who was choking. Dr. Root's quick actions saved Dr. Lent's life.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Dr. Sharon Root on her 
many professional accomplishments and thanking her for her actions to 
save another life.

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