[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 154 (Tuesday, December 4, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1873]
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                      DR. FREDERICK L. GROVER, MD

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2012

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Dr. Frederick Grover for his service to our community.
  After serving in the Navy, Dr. Grover diligently worked to ensure the 
future of cardiothoracic medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Grover 
trained and mentored over 39 thoracic surgery residents. As the Chair 
of the Department of Surgery at the University Colorado School of 
Medicine, Dr. Grover preserved the success of our medical communities 
for generations to come. Dr. Grover's selfless devotion to his students 
provided an exemplary standard of service.
  Dr. Grover's continual efforts in aiding the men and women whom 
served our nation are undoubtedly worth the upmost gratitude. For 12 
years, Dr. Grover dedicated himself as the Chief of Surgical Services 
at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Denver. During 
this time, Dr. Grover pioneered the VA Cardiac Surgery Database as the 
Medical Director of the Continuous Improvement. It is his daily 
endeavors, as well as promotion of future medicines, that exemplify the 
level of service Dr. Grover continues to emulate.
  Dr. Grover distinguishes himself as a caring member of the community 
by striving to aid numerous professional organizations. Whether it is 
his advocacy through the formation of healthcare policy at the national 
level, or serving as President of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Dr. 
Grover is truly a remarkable member of our community.
  Dr. Grover's commitment to enriching the community serves as a great 
example to those in medicine, and throughout all disciplines. It is 
with great pride and admiration that I am able to briefly speak on the 
successes of Dr. Frederick Grover. I am certain the effects of his 
service will continue to benefit our communities in Colorado for 
decades to come.

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