[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 38 (Wednesday, April 10, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E480]
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                    TRIBUTE TO DR. J. PATRICK MORAN

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 10, 2002

  Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great 
American patriot, Dr. J. Patrick Moran of Corpus Christi.
  Dr. Moran is a much beloved physician in the Coastal Bend of Texas 
and is being honored by the Spohn Health System next week with the 
Physician Leadership Award. He is receiving this recognition for his 
excellence in health care service to our community.
  Dr. Moran has practiced medicine for 40 years at Spohn Hospital, and 
prior to that, interned at hospitals around the world. That 
international experience prepared this Minnesota native for much of 
what he has seen in his South Texas practice.
  The totality of his experience makes him the ``go-to'' guy for young 
doctors and other health care providers in the area who get stumped on 
a medical question.
  I consider Dr. Moran a brother and depend on him for wise counsel, as 
well as for back channel information about what is being said in Corpus 
Christi regarding a host of issues. He knows what people are saying.
  We remain very close and keep in touch with each other despite our 
wild schedules. Dr. Moran literally has his finger on the pulse of the 
community and works hard to find ways to improve quality of life for 
our citizens.
  He is a giant in the South Texas area and in the larger Texas medical 
community, and I am delighted he is receiving the recognition he so 
richly deserves. He embodies all that a doctor should be.
  This man of faith holds a special place in the hearts of many of our 
friends and neighbors. Like many great men, he is supported by his 
beautiful wife of many years, Nancy, and their children, Pat Jr., 
Serena, Colleen, and Maria.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending this special 
patriot. Please join me and the Spohn Health System in honoring him for 
the work of his lifetime with the Physician Leadership Award.

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