[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 108 (Wednesday, September 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1633]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF DR. ARNOLD MANOR

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2006

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Arnold Manor of 
Carmel Valley, California who passed away on June 2, 2006, after an 
extraordinary 96 years working to make the world a better place. Dr. 
Manor lived his life to its fullest, selflessly serving others and 
living an impressive and honorable life that serves as an example for 
all Americans to follow. His love of life and his dedication to helping 
others will be missed by all. I offer his wife Dorothy, daughter Susan, 
and the rest of Dr. Manor's family my deepest condolences.
  A pioneer in our local community, Dr. Manor became the first 
professional to specialize in Obstetrics and Gynecology on the Monterey 
Peninsula beginning in 1938. Over the course of his 52-year medical 
career, he helped deliver over 7,500 babies into this world. Dr. Manor 
was committed to giving his patients the utmost care and respect and 
his interactions with his patients serve as an example for other 
medical practitioners to follow. In addition to his medical practice, 
Dr. Manor served as one of the leaders during the planning and 
construction of the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.
  Along with his dedication for caring for others in the medicinal 
world, Dr. Manor donated much of his time to various noteworthy non-
profit boards throughout the community. Dr. Arnold served as chairman 
for the Monterey Urban Renewal Agency, the Carmel Bach Festival, the 
Carmel Music Society, the Devereux Foundation, and the Gateway Center, 
just to name a few. One of Dr. Manor's most lasting marks on our 
community was his leadership at the Monterey Peninsula College.
  Dr. Manor lived his life to its fullest and shared his kindness with 
all who were fortunate to meet him. He is remembered by friends as one 
whose life was enriched by his love of music, reading, and nature. In 
his final decade, Dr. Manor frequently enjoyed the company of his 
hiking companions in the Haasis Hikers group. Dr. Manor brought out the 
best in people, working amicably and productively, never seeking praise 
or reward for his honorable work.
  Mr. Speaker, in short, our country has lost a remarkable citizen. 
While Dr. Arnold may no longer be with us, his memory and life's work 
will carry on in all those whose lives he touched. I regret that Dr. 
Manor was unable to be in every city in our country, because our 
society grew greater and kinder with every person he touched. On behalf 
of the United States Congress, it is my privilege to honor the life of 
Dr. Arnold Manor, and I join his family, friends, and communities of 
the Monterey Peninsula in mourning the loss of this truly great 
American.

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