Senators Want to Honor a Doctor and a Policeman

The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection Tuesday forwarded a bill to Rules and Judiciary to honor a doctor and another to honor a police officer.

Dr. Ralph A. deChabert, 93, is being proposed to be honored for outstanding contributions in the medical field and the general community. The bill honoring him also calls for the maternity services unit at the Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center North to be named in his honor. Several medical professionals testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Cora Christian testified, “We must congratulate Sen. Kenneth Gittens and Sen. Marise James for this resolution that details the wonderful journey of Dr. Ralph de Chabert.”

Ivy Ashwood, a registered nurse, said, “I have seen his dedication and selfless giving of his time. He was the only trained obstetrician working in the hospital at the time which means he was on call 24/7.”

Dr. Angelo K. Galiber said about deChabert, “He typically did what he said he was going to do. He mentored many people.”

Another registered nurse, Vivian Ebbesen-Fludd, said, “I can safely state …… Dr. Ralph A. deChabert, a humble stalwart in our healthcare arena specifically and our community in general, not forgetting his love for people, horse racing and farming, is most deserving of this honor.”