[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 135 (Friday, August 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E846]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





              HONORING CORNERSTONE INDUCTEE JEROME DUNKLIN

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                           HON. CONNIE CONWAY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 12, 2022

  Ms. CONWAY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Jerome 
(Jerry) Dunklin, M.D., for his induction into the Fresno City College 
Football Wall of Fame.
  A lifelong Fresnan and football fan, Dr. Dunklin was born and raised 
in Fresno, California, where he graduated from San Joaquin Memorial 
High School and was a member of the 1974 Valley Champion football team. 
He attended Fresno City College and Santa Clara University before 
graduating from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska with a Bachelor 
of Science degree in Biology.
  Upon completing his undergraduate education, Jerry attended medical 
school at Creighton University and graduated in 1985. After medical 
school, he continued his study of medicine as a transitional intern at 
the Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center. Jerry was accepted into 
the orthopedic surgery residency program at the University of Missouri 
in Kansas City where he trained under the surgeon known for developing 
the modem technique for ACL reconstruction. While completing his 
residency, he also worked with the team physicians for the Kansas City 
Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs as well as on the faculty of the 
University of Missouri in Kansas City. He eventually made his way back 
to his home state of California and completed a fellowship in sports 
medicine and ski trauma at the Tahoe Fracture and Orthopedic Medical 
Clinic.
  In 1992, Dr. Dunklin returned to his hometown of Fresno and founded a 
solo practice in orthopedic surgery. In 2001, he became a founding 
member of Sierra Pacific Orthopedic Center. Dr. Dunklin enjoys 
practicing general orthopedics and specializes in sports-related 
injuries, fractures, total joint replacement, work-related injuries, 
and trauma.
  Since returning to Fresno, Dr. Dunklin has volunteered as the team 
doctor for his alma maters, San Joaquin Memorial High School and Fresno 
City College and continues to do so today.
  In 2020, Dr. Dunklin answered the call of duty and joined the United 
States Navy as a Reserve Officer. As Lieutenant Commander in the 
Medical Corps, Dr. Dunklin takes seriously his responsibility to impart 
leadership skills and medical expertise on to the next generation of 
our nation's military.
  In his free time Jerry enjoys traveling, hiking, water and snow 
skiing, golf, and spending time with his wife of 40 years, Marianne, 
and their 3 children.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in commending Dr. Jerome Dunklin on his many 
years of service to his patients, his community, and his country and 
congratulating him on his induction into the Fresno City College 
Football Program's Wall of Fame.

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