[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 189 (Thursday, November 5, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1006]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF DONALD KENT HOBERT, M.D.

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 5, 2020

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Donald Kent Hobert, M.D.
  Born in Iowa, Dr. Hobert grew up on his family's hog farm. His 
education began in a one-room schoolhouse, but he later attended junior 
high at a city school. During his freshman year at Charles City High 
School, Dr. Hobert met his future wife, Nancy, when they ran against 
each other for class president. The two eventually reconnected during 
their college years, fell in love, and married in 1959. Dr. Hobert 
attended medical school at the University of Iowa before the couple 
relocated to California where he worked as an intern at San Joaquin 
County Hospital in Stockton.
  The Hobert family relocated again during Dr. Hobert's service in the 
United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. The family then settled 
permanently in Martinez, California, where Dr. Hobert began working at 
Contra Costa County Medical Center and later started a private medical 
practice. He dedicated his professional career to caring for and 
helping his patients. Dr. Hobert's life changed when he became confined 
to a wheelchair in 1983, but it never deterred him--he found ways to 
continue practicing medicine in his pursuit to help others.
  Beyond his career, Dr. Hobert adored his family and was committed to 
the happiness of his loved ones. He cherished family vacations and used 
his time wood working to make gifts for family and items to be donated 
for auctions to various organizations that he supported.
  Sadly, Dr. Hobert passed away this year. He is survived by his wife, 
three children, four grandchildren, sister, and stepmother. He will be 
remembered for his compassion, generosity, and determination. Please 
join me in honoring Dr. Hobert for his many contributions to our 
community.