[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 108 (Wednesday, September 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING LOUIS E. DAUGHERTY, M.D. ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2006

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the distinguished career of Dr. Louis E. Daugherty on the occasion of 
his retirement from the position of Medical Examiner of Napa County.
  Dr. Daugherty has had a long career of service to his community and 
country, exemplifying the highest ideals of the medical profession. 
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Dr. Daugherty earned a Bachelor's Degree 
from the University of Arizona before completing his M.D. at Marquette 
University.
  Dr. Daugherty served as a Battalion Surgeon in the United States Army 
in Vietnam, saving the lives of many young soldiers. His bravery during 
the Tet Offensive at the Siege of Saigon was rewarded with a Silver 
Star, one of our nation's highest military honors for distinguished 
gallantry. He was further recognized with the Combat Medic's Badge for 
his medical service alongside infantrymen under combat conditions in 
the Vietnamese Delta.
  After his service in Vietnam, Dr. Daugherty returned to school to 
complete his residencies at one of our nation's finest medical schools, 
the University of California at San Francisco. Having finished his 
residencies, he took a series of positions in the greater Bay Area as a 
pathologist and medical consultant. He has worked for Napa County for 
the last 28 years as a Medical Examiner and Forensic pathologist.
  Mr. Speaker, in addition to his career with Napa County, Dr. 
Daugherty has assisted his wife Sheila's innovative treatment center to 
help teens with substance abuse problems. He has provided the medical 
services which allow the center to assist teens with the broad scope of 
issues they must confront in overcoming substance abuse.
  Dr. Daugherty is known to his friends and family as a man of strong 
character and steely determination. A long-time marathon runner, he has 
also completed the Ironman and other triathlons. Dr. Daugherty and his 
wife have two children, Dr. Eugene Daugherty and Dr. Matthew Daugherty. 
They are also blessed with two grandchildren, Cecilia and Frances.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we extend thanks to 
Dr. Louis E. Daugherty for his long record of public service to the 
people of Napa County. His professional and personal integrity have 
greatly contributed to our community, and I wish him all of the best in 
the future.

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