[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 72 (Friday, June 10, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: June 10, 1994]
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                      IN HONOR OF DR. WALTER KRAN

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 10, 1994

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to take a few minutes to 
recognize Dr. S. Walter Kran for his outstanding service to the people 
of the East Bay. After 26 years of living and practicing in San 
Leandro, CA, Walter Kran is retiring.
  Walt began his medical studies at the University of Chicago Medical 
School. Upon his graduation he served his internship at Henry Ford 
Hospital in Detroit and residencies at M.D. Anderson Hospital in 
Houston and Wilford Hall Hospital in San Antonio. Dr. Kran is board-
certified in radiology and nuclear medicine.
  Following the completion of his formal studies, Dr. Kran has a 
distinguished military career. He was chief or radiology at Travis Air 
Force Base and chairman of the Department of Radiology at Clark Air 
Force Base in the Philippine Islands.
  For many years, Walt was chief of the radiology departments at Humana 
and Laurel Grove Hospitals. He is a past president and long-time board 
member of the East Bay Radiological Society, and a past president of 
the California Radiological Society. He has served in numerous 
leadership positions at area hospitals, most recently as chairman of 
the board of trustees at Humana Hospital in San Leandro.
  A fellow of the American College of Radiology, Walter Kran has served 
our community with distinction for many years. I have had the pleasure 
of corresponding with him on medical issues and many facets of health 
care reform. Before health care reform became the issue of the day, he 
was providing valuable insight into local and national issues.
  Mr. Speaker, on June 18, 1994, colleagues and friends of Dr. Walter 
Kran will hold a retirement celebration honoring his many years of 
outstanding service in the medical community. He will be greatly missed 
in the East Bay medical community and I would like to join in wishing 
him good health and happiness in retirement.

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