[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10109]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING DR. WAYNE A.I. FREDERICK

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2014

  Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick, M.D., MBA, FACS, on the occasion of 
Caribbean-American Heritage Month 2014, for his extraordinary career. 
As the current interim president of Howard University and a successful 
surgeon, teacher and researcher, Dr. Frederick's work and leadership 
continues to inspire many across the nation.
  Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Dr. Frederick came to the United 
States at the age of 16 to attend Howard University, with the goal of 
becoming a physician. At Howard University, he earned his Bachelor of 
Science degree in Zoology and completed a medical degree by age 22. 
During his residency in General Surgery, Dr. Frederick received the 
Outstanding Resident, House Staff and Chairman's Chief Resident of the 
Year Awards. He later returned to Howard University in 2011 to complete 
his business degree.
  Dr. Frederick's writing and leadership in the field of oncology--
especially on addressing and fixing health disparities among African 
Americans and other underrepresented groups--is legendary. Inspired to 
become a physician by his own experience living with sickle cell 
anemia, a hereditary blood disorder which primarily affects people of 
African, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern descent, Dr. Frederick is 
recognized as a ``Super Doctor'' by the Washington Post and one of 
``America's Best Physicians'' by Black Enterprise magazine.
  In 2013, Dr. Frederick, who earned three of his degrees at Howard 
University, was selected to serve as interim president of this historic 
university. Prior to this appointment, he taught and held leadership 
positions at the university since 2006.
  This month, His Excellency Dr. Neil Parsan, Ambassador of the 
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Trinidad and Tobago Working 
Women's Committee will honor Dr. Frederick for his inspirational 
achievements and outstanding contributions as a Caribbean-American and 
a son of the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Previously, Dr. 
Frederick was recognized in 2000 by the government of Trinidad and 
Tobago for his outstanding medical achievement.
  Ten years ago, I recognized the need to celebrate the significance of 
the contributions of Caribbean-Americans, such as Dr. Wayne A.I. 
Frederick. Personally inspired by Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm (NY), 
and countless other mentors, trailblazers, and friends who, as 
Caribbean-Americans, helped shape our great nation's government, 
politics, business, arts, education, science, and culture, I first 
introduced the resolution calling for the establishment of a National 
Caribbean-American Heritage Month in 2004. Today, I join others in 
congratulating and thanking Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick for his remarkable 
service to all Americans.
  On behalf of the residents of California's 13th Congressional 
District and on the occasion of Caribbean-American Heritage Month 2014, 
Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick, I salute you. I commend you for your 
contributions to our nation and wish you continued success in the next 
phase of your career.

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