[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 20, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E393]
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                     TRIBUTE TO DR. JEFFREY MARXEN

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 20, 2012

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, it's an absolute privilege that I rise today 
to pay tribute to Dr. Jeffrey Leonard Marxen, who died at the age of 60 
on Thursday, February 23, 2012.
  Dr. Marxen was a dedicated, loving father, and renowned orthopedic 
surgeon. After graduating from college and completing his residency at 
Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, he moved to San Diego to 
begin his orthopedic practice. He specialized in replacement and 
reconstruction of the knee, hip and shoulders.
  Anyone who knew Dr. Marxen is aware that he was an extremely 
respected and accomplished surgeon who took great satisfaction in 
forming lifelong relationships with his patients over the course of his 
32-year practice. He was president of the San Diego chapter of the 
Western Orthopedic Association and held numerous leadership positions 
within Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, California.
  Dr. Marxen was interested in community service, sports and pursuing 
his passion and love for music. He loved playing in evening sports 
leagues, including softball and tennis, within the community. In 
addition he was an avid fan of the Chargers, Padres and Aztec 
Basketball. Along with sports, he enjoyed playing the coronet and the 
trumpet with the Acme Rhythm and Blues band, which performed all over 
venues in the San Diego area.
  My condolences go to Dr. Marxen's wife and best friend, Dr. Annette 
Conway Marxen; his children, Philip, Jeffrey Christopher and Marissa.
  Dr. Marxen was truly an inspiration to the San Diego community. I am 
honored to have the opportunity to recognize such a great American and 
I ask that my colleagues join me in paying tribute to Dr. Jeffrey 
Marxen.

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