[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6411]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO ALVIN KEITH TERRY

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                       HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 7, 2013

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues here in the House of 
Representatives to join me as I rise to pay tribute to Alvin Keith 
Terry, posthumously, and the many contributions he has made as a 
dedicated citizen of Essex County and a committed professional to the 
improvement of healthcare for the people of Newark and the surrounding 
area.
   Alvin spent more than 30 years at the University of Medicine and 
Dentistry (UMDNJ), rising to the role of Business Manager at the 
medical center. A product of the Newark Public Schools and a graduate 
of East Orange High School, Alvin later attended both Kean and Rutgers 
University. As a student and later as a young professional, Alvin's 
work ethic and keen sensibility to financial management laid the 
foundation for a career in business and for a long and impressive 
career at UMDNJ, working his way up through the ranks to become a chief 
executive at UMDNJ.
   Alvin's career serves as a shining example to his children, his 
family and others, a myriad of ways to contribute to healthcare, aside 
from a career as a physician, nurse or clinical professional. Alvin's 
work and commitment contributed to UMDNJ, remaining not just in the 
community, but of the community. Alvin and my family, particularly my 
father, The Honorable Donald M. Payne, Sr., shared a love and 
commitment to healthcare and to UMDNJ. My father, and I at his side, 
hosted several Health and Wellness Expos at UMDNJ. My father's goal, my 
goal, and Alvin's goal was to ensure the very best in healthcare was 
available for the people of Newark and Essex County.
   We salute Alvin and the Terry family, including his brother, Darrell 
K. Terry, Chief Operating Officer of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center 
and Children's Hospital of New Jersey and a former UMDNJ employee, who, 
along with many members of the Terry family, continue to make 
healthcare a career of choice and commitment. Under the tutelage of 
Alvin, the oldest Terry brother, the Terry family continues to have a 
pivotal role on healthcare in Essex County and in Newark. Alvin's 
imprint has left an indelible mark on healthcare in Newark and Essex 
County. On behalf of the people of Essex County and certainly the 
people of Newark, we are grateful. Thank you.
   Mr. Speaker, I know my fellow members of the House of 
Representatives agree that Alvin Keith Terry, has been an integral part 
of the growth and development of UMDNJ, and healthcare in general, 
serving the people of Essex County and particularly, the people of 
Newark. This tribute recognizes his life's work, namely a stellar 
career and a personal commitment to improve the lives of others.

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