[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 26 (Tuesday, March 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E369]
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         IN HONOR OF THE BIRTHDAY OF LLOYD THOMAS KORITZ, M.D.

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                        HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 4, 1997

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
salute Dr. Lloyd Thomas Koritz, an exemplary physician and a man who 
has done so much to help in the advancement of medicine. Dr. Koritz has 
served for more than 40 years as a physician in Rochelle, IL. As a 
physician-volunteer in numerous experiments at the University of 
Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, he placed his mind and body in 
the hands of research physicians for dangerous experiments to advance 
the health of humanity.
  Dr. Koritz is responsible for a revival technique which is now an 
established practice throughout the world. To find a more efficient 
technique of manual resuscitation for electrocuted power line workers, 
Dr. Koritz volunteers. He was first anesthetized and then placed up an 
erected mast to determine the best way of getting more air in and out 
of the lungs. Dr. Koritz risked his own life repeatedly to discover 
which resuscitation method was best to help save the lives of millions.
  Through Dr. Koritz's service and dedication, a standard method of 
artificial respiration was established. This method is now used 
throughout the world to save lives. It has been established for use by 
all health and safety institutions, governmental, and military units, 
the Red Cross, the Boy Scouts, and other organizations concerned with 
health and safety.
  Dr. Koritz was recognized with an award as 1 of 10 outstanding men of 
the United States by the Junior Chamber of Commerce for the courage and 
dedication he demonstrated in his unselfish quest to advance science.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute Dr. Lloyd Thomas Koritz. His 
leadership and bravery are second to none, and I am pleased to 
congratulate Dr. Koritz on his birthday and to wish him many more to 
come.

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