[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 21, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S431-S432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES NARAMORE

  Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge the retirement 
of my friend, Dr. Jim Naramore. Dr. Naramore is retiring after 40 years 
of service practicing family medicine in Gillette, WY. He has been an 
outstanding doctor to many patients in Gillette, including myself, and 
will be

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remembered for his excellence in medical care and helping out in the 
community.
  I know Dr. Naramore not only as a leader in my hometown of Gillette 
but also as my personal doctor. About 25 years ago, I wasn't feeling 
well and went to see Dr. Naramore. He ran some tests and soon 
discovered that I had a torn heart valve. By that night, I was in open 
heart surgery to repair my heart valve, and it has served me well 
since. I credit Dr. Naramore with saving my life.
  Dr. Naramore has spent his entire career helping people and giving 
back to the community. Born and raised in Gillette, WY, Dr. Naramore 
received his bachelor's degree from John Brown University, his medical 
degree from the University of Utah, and completed a family practice 
residency at the University of Nebraska affiliated hospitals. After his 
residency, Dr. Naramore returned to Gillette to work in the emergency 
room at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital.
  In 1980, Dr. Naramore began his practice and became a full-time 
member of the medical staff of Campbell County Memorial Hospital. In 
1981, he moved to private practice at Family Health in Gillette. His 
family health clinic has provided excellent care to residents of 
Gillette for years and has attracted much needed providers and 
specialists to the area.
  Dr. Naramore has served in countless leadership positions both in 
Gillette and around Wyoming. He has received many awards for his hard 
work and outstanding achievements, most recently receiving the 2019 
Outstanding Healthcare Award. Dr. Naramore is a committed man of faith. 
He is actively involved in his church, serving as an elder, deacon, 
worship leader, and Sunday school teacher.
  The University of Wyoming has a slogan saying that the world needs 
more cowboys. Well, I would also say that Wyoming needs more doctors, 
especially doctors like Dr. Naramore. If his past is any indication of 
his future, I think it is clear that he will be closing the door on 
this great chapter of his life and moving on to something new. Whatever 
that may prove to be, I am certain it will make good use of his 
abilities, background, and experience. Diana joins in sending our best 
wishes to Dr. Naramore and his family. We thank him for his hard work 
and dedication to his patients and community throughout his career.

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