[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 159 (Thursday, November 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2359]
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                       TRIBUTE TO H. HARPER KERR

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 10, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
H. Harper Kerr, former Puebloan, who passed away last Thursday.
  Originally the son of an Iowa country doctor, Dr. Kerr arrived in 
Pueblo in the mid-1950s and practiced medicine for more than 20 years, 
specializing in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. He served as chief 
of staff and chief of surgery at St. Mary-Corwin hospital. In addition, 
he served on the Board of Trustees and the Board of Directors of the 
Colorado Medical Society. In 1968, he was elected as the Pueblo County 
Coroner, where he served for a number of years.
  Upon Dr. Kerr's retirement from surgery, he moved to Kansas City 
where he was appointed Chief Medical Director of Social Security 
Disability for the four-state region of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and 
Nebraska. Following his work in Kansas City, Dr. Kerr moved to 
Shalimar, Florida, where he was on the original committee that formed 
the Elderhostel Senior Center for Lifelong Learning. In addition, he 
was active with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, functioned as a Flotilla 
Commander, served as medical advisor to the Air Commando Association 
and the McCoskrie Foundation.
  Dr. Kerr's contributions to this country extend back to World War II 
as physician and surgeon of the 605th Field Artillery Battalion in the 
10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army.
  Dr. Kerr was an asset to the people of Pueblo and his ability as a 
surgeon assured Puebloans were in good hands while under his 
supervision. We will miss his service and friendship greatly.

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