[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1174-E1175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO THREE MISSOURI PHYSICIANS: DR. GREGORY GUNN, DR. RAY LYLE, 
                         AND DR. RUTH KAUFFMAN

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 1999

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this opportunity to pay tribute 
to three excellent physicians who have devoted most of

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their lives to healing. These dedicated doctors practiced together at 
the Gunn Clinic in Versailles, Missouri for over forty years.
  Dr. Jack Gunn is a fourth generation physician extremely passionate 
about his work. He was a true pioneer in his field, in a time when 
there were few medical specialists. Dr. Gunn made house calls around 
the state and performed difficult surgeries when internal medicine was 
still a largely unexplored territory. This exemplary citizen thrived on 
working long hours, and his shifts often lasted 36 hours, with only 12 
hours off. Additionally, Dr. Gunn served as the coroner of Morgan 
County for 16 years. He continues to be fascinated by the world of 
medicine and loves the daily challenges it presents him. Dr. Gunn and 
his wife Glenda married eight years ago. He has five children.
  Dr. Ray Lyle served at the Gunn Clinic from August, 1952 until his 
retirement on August 31, 1995. As a family physician, Dr. Lyle treated 
patients of all ages with consistent kindness and compassion. His 
exceptional accomplishments are publically recognized by the medical 
community, and Dr. Lyle has served as a member and fellow of the 
American Academy of Family Physicians, as a Diplomat of the American 
Board of Family Physicians, and as President of the Missouri Academy of 
Family Physicians. As well as a competent physician, Dr. Lyle has been 
an active participant in the affairs of his community, contributing to 
such organizations as the Boy Scouts, the Morgan County School Board, 
and the medical corps of the United States Naval Reserves. Dr. Lyle is 
a formidable citizen who has well served the city of Versailles and the 
Morgan County Community.
  Dr. Ruth Kauffman contributed overwhelmingly to to Gunn Clinic for 
over forty years.

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