[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 26, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1320]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. DONALD J. KRPAN

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 25, 2000

  Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure 
that I rise to honor Donald J. Krpan, D.O., F.A.C.O.F.P. and 
congratulate him on his induction as the President of the American 
Osteopathic Association (AOA).
  Dr. Krpan, a board certified family practice physician, will lead the 
nation's 44,000 osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) and the AOA from July 
2000 to July 2001. The AOA is an association organized to advance the 
philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence 
in education, research and the delivery of quality and cost-effective 
health care in a distinct, unified profession. Aside from protecting 
the right and privilege to practice osteopathic medicine, Dr. Krpan 
will work with the AOA to enhance professional unity, ensure quality 
education and training programs and preserve basic osteopathic 
principles.
  A practicing family and emergency room physician for 20 years, Dr. 
Krpan currently serves as the Provost of Western University of Health 
Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pormona, 
California. I am proud to say that my district is the home of both the 
College and Donald Krpan. In addition, he serves as a member of the 
board of directors of Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, 
California, and is a member of the Joint Conference Committee of 
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in San Bernardino, California.
  Dr. Krpan has been involved with the osteopathic profession in many 
capacities before becoming AOA president. He serves as chairman of the 
ethics committee of the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, and 
has been a member of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of 
California's board of directors. Dr. Krpan has also served as a member 
of the AOA's Board of Trustees since 1988, as well as a member of its 
House of Delegates since 1980.
  A graduate of the University of Health Sciences/College of 
Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri, Dr. Krpan completed a 
rotating internship at Phoenix General Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. 
Dr. Krpan has two sons and a nephew who are also osteopathic 
physicians.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that this House please join me in recognizing, 
honoring and commending the induction of Donald Krpan, D.O. as 
President of the American Osteopathic Association.

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