[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 178 (Thursday, December 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2351]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING DR. THEODORE LORING, M.D., OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2001

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Dr. Theodore W. Loring of Humboldt County, California, who is being 
honored with the Distinguished Citizen Award by the Redwood Empire 
Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
  Dr. Loring served his country in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1948, 
attaining the rank of Captain. In 1951, he began his obstetrics 
practice in Eureka, California, and since that time he has delivered 
over 5,000 babies in the community. He and his wife Ruth have raised 
four fine sons of their own and enjoy five grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.
  Dr. Loring has consistently gone beyond the call of duty to serve his 
profession. He is the founder and past President of the Humboldt Del 
Norte Foundation for Medical Care. He has held a variety of offices 
with the California Medical Society, including Secretary, Councilor, 
Member of the House of Delegates, Program Planner and Moderator and 
Chairman of the OB-GYN section. He has served with distinction on the 
American Medical Association and the Pacific Coast OB-GYN Society. 
Additionally, Dr. Loring is Chairman and Director Emeritus of the Union 
Labor Hospital Association Board, and he has served on the Board of 
Directors of Blue Shield of California and as a Director and Secretary 
of the Norcal Mutual Insurance Company.
  The unparalleled work Dr. Loring accomplished in his professional 
career is matched by his dedication to service within the community. He 
has been an active member of numerous organizations including the 
Rotary Club of Eureka, the Boy Scouts of America, Christ Episcopal 
Church, KEET Public Television and the Salvation Army. His vision, 
enthusiasm, and commitment are admired throughout Humboldt County.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize 
Theodore W. Loring, M.D. for his leadership and commitment to the well 
being of the citizens and community of Humboldt County, California.

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