[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 10 (Wednesday, February 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN TRIBUTE TO DR. WILLYS FRANCIS MUELLER, JR.

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 1998

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to recognize a most 
distinguished member of our community, Dr. Willys Francis Mueller, Jr., 
of Flint, Michigan. After devoting 33 years of his life to the medical 
profession, Dr. Mueller has decided to retire from his position as 
Chairman of the Department of Pathology at Hurley Medical Center in 
Flint. Throughout his many years of dedicated service, Dr. Mueller has 
worked as an honorable physician, a selfless civic volunteer and a 
devoted family man.
  Dr. Mueller attended the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and 
graduated with a degree in pre-med. He continued his education at U of 
M, and received his Medical Degree in June of 1959. To complete his 
education, Dr. Mueller did his internship and residency, and later 
became certified in pathologic anatomy, and clinical and forensic 
pathology. In September 1966, Dr. Mueller joined the United States Army 
and became Captain of Medical Corps Assignments. He served as a Staff 
Pathologist and as a Chief of the Accident Pathology Branch in the 
Military Environmental Division at the Armed Forces Institute of 
Pathology.
  As a member of various medical organizations, Dr. Mueller has made 
immeasurable contributions to the lives of people throughout the State. 
He is a member of the Michigan Association of Blood Banks, the Michigan 
State Medical Society and the Michigan Association of Medical 
Examiners, to name just a few. He has served as a Clinical and Adjunct 
Professor at Michigan State University, Northern Michigan University 
and Michigan Technical University.
  Dr. Mueller's work as a physician is only to be outdone by his 
involvement in several civic organizations. These include the American 
Red Cross, The Hurley Clinic, St. John Catholic Church and Delta 
College. Also, he has been involved in numerous speaking engagements at 
local high school career days and service clubs.
  Mr. Speaker, Willys Mueller's spirit of volunteerism combined with 
his lifetime commitment to healing makes him truly worthy of praise and 
recognition. It is indeed a pleasure to stand in front of this House 
and speak of Dr. Willy's Francis Mueller, who through his thoughts, 
deeds, an actions has provided the community with an invaluable 
resource and an indomitable spirit. The City of Flint is a better place 
because of Dr. Mueller's selfless service to humanity. Our community 
owes him a tremendous debt of gratitude. We wish him well in all his 
future endeavors.

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