[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 7 (Thursday, January 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E47]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING VADM JAMES A. ZIMBLE

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 19, 2012

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor VADM James A. 
Zimble, MC, USN, who passed away December 14, 2011 at age 78.
  Throughout his career in the United States Navy, Admiral Zimble was 
unrelenting in his dedication to his country and fellow service 
members. After earning his degree from the University of Pennsylvania 
School of Medicine, Dr. Zimble joined the Navy in 1955. Completing an 
internship at St. Albans Hospital, Dr. Zimble decided to pursue 
undersea medicine and spent a tour aboard the fleet ballistic missle 
submarine USS John Marshall. The valuable skills he acquired there 
paved the incredible career that followed.
  Dr. Zimble served as the CO of the Naval Regional Medical Center in 
1978 before becoming the Medical Officer of the Marine Corps in 1981 
and then the Fleet Surgeon for Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. 
Most notably, VADM Zimble served as the Surgeon General of the U.S. 
Navy from 1987 to 1991, where he presided over disestablishment of the 
Naval Medical Command and the return of the Bureau of Medicine and 
Surgery (BUMED). In addition, Dr. Zimble managed the deployment of the 
hospital ships Mercy and Comfort, the Fleet Hospitals, and Medical 
Department personnel for the Gulf War.
  Upon his retirement in 2004, Dr. Zimble moved to New London, 
Connecticut, where he lived with his wife Mona.
  Admiral Zimble's commitment to the health of the military and their 
families touched the lives of millions. Please join me in honoring this 
extraordinary man.

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