[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 130 (Monday, October 11, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1900]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNITION OF DR. HERBERT POCH

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2004

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment today and 
laud the accomplishments of Dr. Herbert Poch and congratulate him for 
being honored by the Dr. Stanley Nichols Pediatric Auxiliary at 
Monmouth Medical Center. Having served as the Associate Program 
Director of the Pediatric Residency Program at Monmouth Medical Center 
for 8 years, Dr. Poch has exhibited true dedication towards his work as 
well as improving the lives of his young patients.
  A native of Elizabeth, NJ, Dr. Poch received his medical degree from 
Columbia University and upon completing his residency, he returned to 
Elizabeth and maintained a successful private practice for 36 years. 
While chairing the Department of Pediatrics at Elizabeth General, he 
led the department to merge with Newark Beth Israel Hospital's 
Pediatric Department to develop a joint residency program in 
pediatrics, which led to notable improvements of pediatric care in the 
area.
  Prior to joining Monmouth Medical Center as a full time faculty 
member in 1992, Dr. Poch served as an assistant clinical professor of 
Pediatrics at Columbia. Having always been a devoted teacher, Dr. Poch 
continues to teach on a part-time basis at Monmouth Medical, even after 
his retirement in 1999. In addition, he retains his academic position 
of clinical associate professor of Pediatrics at Drexel University 
College of Medicine, in Philadelphia.
  His love for teaching comes second only to his love for family, 
including his wife of 52 years, Leila, and their 3 children, Bruce, 
Andi and Lesley. This gifted and devoted family man, doctor and teacher 
is also the recipient of three Dean's Special Awards for Excellence in 
Clinical Teaching, as well as the recipient of the Drexel University 
College of Medicine Oksana Korzenlowski, M.D. patient award for setting 
an outstanding standard of skill and commitment in the clinical care of 
patients.
  Once again, I congratulate Dr. Poch on all that he has accomplished, 
and all that he has contributed to his community and the field of 
medicine. He is truly deserving of the honor that has been bestowed 
upon him.

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