[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 67 (Monday, April 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E420]
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               HONORING THE MEMORY OF DR. RONALD LUBRITZ

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 19, 2021

  Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Dr. Ronald Lubritz who passed away on February 13, 2021 at the age 
of 87. I send my condolences and prayers to Ronald's wife, Carol, as 
well as his family and friends.
  Born in New Orleans, he grew up in the Big Easy alongside his 
brothers and sisters. As a young boy during WWII, his father instilled 
in him a remarkable desire for hard work, integrity, and love for his 
nation.
  Dr. Lubritz joined the National Guard and Reserve where he achieved 
the rank of Full Colonel and commanded a Medical Brigade. He graduated 
from LSU School of Medicine in 1959 and practiced medicine across South 
Mississippi for more than 62-years.
  In honor of his lifelong service to the community of Hattiesburg, the 
University of Southern Mississippi Veteran Center established a 
memorial scholarship in his name. The scholarship is entitled ``Dr. 
Ronald Lubritz Excellence in Medical Care Memorial Scholarship.''
  Although we are sad to hear of his passing, we take comfort in his 
example of a life well lived and the legacy he leaves behind. On behalf 
of the 4th Congressional District of Mississippi, we honor the memory 
of Dr. Ronald Lubritz, a loving husband, father, man of God, and 
dedicated civil servant.

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