[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 15, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S241-S242]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES J. NARAMORE

  Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the outstanding 
career of Dr. James J. Naramore. For over 40 years, Jim Naramore 
dedicated his life to caring for the people of Campbell County.
  Born and raised in Gillette, he is a graduate of Campbell County High 
School. He earned an undergraduate degree from John Brown University 
and earned his medical degree from the University of Utah. He completed 
his training in family medicine at the University of Nebraska.
  Gillette was fortunate when Dr. Naramore came home in 1978 for a 
temporary position in the emergency department at Campbell County 
Memorial Hospital. He returned permanently in 1980 and spent the rest 
of his career practicing at Family Health in Gillette, while also 
serving on the medical staff of the hospital.
  In addition, Dr. Naramore understood the importance of helping others 
enter the medical profession. Throughout his career, he taught and 
mentored the next generation of Wyoming physicians. He served as an 
instructor for the Department of Human Medicine at

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the University of Wyoming Family Practice residency, a preceptor for 
the Creighton University School of Medicine, and a preceptor for the 
physician assistant training program for both Creighton University and 
the University of Washington. He has also been active in teaching 
emergency medical technician classes. Finally, Dr. Naramore also has 
served as president of the Campbell County Medical Society, as well as 
serving on the Physician Advisory Council to the Wyoming Board of 
Medicine.
  For Dr. Naramore, practicing family medicine in Gillette was more 
than a profession. As a Gillette native, he understood the importance 
of giving back to his community. Throughout his career, he dedicated 
countless hours to making a real difference in his hometown. Dr. 
Naramore participated in the Gillette Area Leadership Institute, served 
on the board of directors of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce, 
and was president of the Razor City Toast Masters.
  Finally, Dr. Naramore has served as president of Campbell County 
Medical Society, as well as serving on the Physician Advisory Council 
to the Wyoming Board of Medicine. In addition, he held numinous 
positions at Campbell County Memorial Hospital, including chairman of 
the Bylaws Committee, chief of the Family Practice Department, chief of 
the Department of Medicine, a member of the Credentials Committee, the 
Critical Care Committee. Most importantly he served as the hospital's 
chief of staff.
  In 2019, Campbell County Healthcare Foundation recognized Jim's 
contributions with their Outstanding Healthcare Award. Certainly, Jim's 
years of service to the health of Gillette and Campbell County made him 
an outstanding choice for this honor.
  With that being said, Jim Naramore is most proud of his outstanding 
family. His wife Karen has been at his side for over 47 years. Together 
they raised four children: Lindsay, Marissa, Jessica, and Marcus. Now 
they are enjoying their six grandchildren.
  Mr. President, it is my honor to recognize the outstanding career of 
Dr. James Naramore. Wyoming is fortunate to have physicians like Jim 
who go above and beyond to improve the health of their community.

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