House Resolution 1028
By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Bazemore of the 69th, Scott of the 76th, Hugley of the
141st, and Mitchell of the 88th
A RESOLUTION
Commending and recognizing Dr. Foluso A. Fakorede by the House of Representatives; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Foluso A. Fakorede has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable
hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and country
as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service as a physician, community leader, and
tireless advocate for rural and underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fakorede, the Chief Executive Officer at Cardiovascular Solutions of
Central Mississippi, is unwaveringly committed to providing timely, high-quality
cardiovascular care and educating communities to reduce preventable amputations; and
WHEREAS, he is a nationally recognized leader in raising awareness about peripheral artery
disease (PAD) and the amputation epidemic; his passionate advocacy has lead to an 88
percent reduction in amputations over four years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fakorede was instrumental in introducing the bipartisan Amputation
Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act, which led to the creation of the inaugural
Congressional PAD Caucus; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fakorede serves on the Board of Directors for the Amputee Coalition and
is the PAD initiative chair for the Association of Black Cardiologists; and
WHEREAS, he has contributed to several influential bodies including the Society for
Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, the American Heart Association PAD
National Action Plan, and the Society for Interventional Radiology; and
WHEREAS, his groundbreaking work has been recognized with the American Heart
Association’s 2023 Louis B. Russell Award, the Association of Black Cardiologists’ 2024
Public Policy Award, and inclusion in the 2024 STAT News STATUS List, which honors
the most impactful leaders in health, medicine, and science; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, Dr. Fakorede was the subject of the award-winning documentary
Bloodlines, Mississippi and the Nobel Prize Foundation’s exhibition Fighting Disease– Three
Stories From the Fields of Medicine; and
WHEREAS, the documentary highlights Dr. Fakorede’s revolutionary work combating
diabetes-related amputations in the Mississippi Delta’s undeserved communities; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the outstanding accomplishments
of this distinguished physician, advocate, and community leader.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Foluso A. Fakorede for his efficient,
effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service; and extend the most sincere best wishes
for continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.
Foluso A. Fakorede.