[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 147 (Thursday, December 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


            RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF RICHARD KRUGMAN

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                           HON. DIANA DeGETTE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 4, 2014

  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the contributions of one of 
Colorado's most respected citizens, Dr. Richard D. Krugman. On the 
occasion of his retirement, it is fitting that we look back at his 
successful career. His leadership in the medical community is 
demonstrated in part by the many roles he fills, including Vice 
Chancellor for Health Affairs for the University of Colorado Denver and 
Dean of the Colorado School of Medicine. He began his tenure as Dean in 
1992, making him the longest-serving dean of any medical school in the 
country. In that role, he has made a significant impact on not only the 
Colorado School of Medicine but also the greater Colorado community. He 
merits both our recognition and gratitude for his steadfast efforts in 
creating a highly prestigious medical school that benefits the health 
of Colorado in so many ways.
   After graduating from Princeton University, Dr. Krugman earned his 
medical degree at New York University School of Medicine. He came to 
Colorado to do his internship and residency in pediatrics at the 
University of Colorado Denver School Of Medicine. As a board-certified 
pediatrician, Dr. Krugman joined the University of Colorado faculty in 
1973. He has authored over 100 original papers, chapters, editorials 
and four books, and recently stepped down after 15 years as Editor-in-
Chief of Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal. He has 
done incredible work raising awareness and tackling the problem of 
child abuse. He further assists the community by serving on the Boards 
of Trustees of Denver Health, Princeton University, the Hasbro 
Children's Foundation and the Kempe Children's Foundation. Dr. Krugman 
also served our country as a major in the U.S. Army Reserve.
   In addition to his service as dean and vice chancellor, Dr. Krugman 
left his mark on the University of Colorado in his many other roles. He 
was the Director of Admissions and Co-Director of the Child Health 
Associate Program. He served as the Director of the University's Area 
Health Education Center program, and Vice Chairman for Clinical Affairs 
in the Department of Pediatrics. He is also president of University 
Physicians, Inc., the School of Medicine faculty practice plan.
   Of Dr. Krugman's many accomplishments at the University of Colorado, 
one the most notable is the role he played in the construction of the 
new Anschutz Medical Campus. His unwavering determination to move the 
medical school from an old campus to a beautiful state of the art 
facility has dramatically benefitted the School of Medicine. U.S. News 
& World Report consistently rates the school among their top five 
primary care provider rankings.
   Please join me in commending Dr. Richard Krugman for more than 40 
years of extraordinary service. His talents and perseverance are an 
example and inspiration for us all and helps to build a better future 
for everyone living in Colorado.

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