[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 176 (Tuesday, November 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF DR. LUMAN HUGHES, JR.

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2022

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of Dr. Luman Hughes, Jr. Luman was born in Iron River, Michigan 
on July 21, 1930. He attended the University of Michigan where he 
played in the marching band, met his future wife, Marilyn Benson, and 
went on to graduate from the University's A.B./M.D. program.
  After graduating, Luman was an intern at Presbyterian Hospital and 
was then drafted to the U.S. Navy. He served two years in Japan then 
completed his OB/GYN residency at Great Lakes Naval Hospital. After 
posts in North Carolina, Guam, and Oakland, Luman joined the Navy 
Reserves. Luman was the officer responsible for overseeing medical 
support for the entire Marine Corps Reserve System until he left the 
reserves in 1990.
  Throughout his long and distinguished career in medicine, Dr. Hughes 
has always shown his dedication to providing compassionate care to the 
Contra Costa community. He joined John Muir's staff in 1968 as an OB/
GYN specialist and was instrumental in the development of many critical 
programs and projects at John Muir. In 1971, Dr. Hughes founded 
California's first free-standing surgery center, the Walnut Creek 
Ambulatory Surgery Center. Additionally, Dr. Hughes co-founded the Muir 
OB/GYN Medical Group in 1978, served on the Board of Trustees, and was 
appointed President in 1984.
  Luman is also the founder of Walnut Creek Planned Parenthood, which 
has provided essential care to patients in our community since 1969. 
His expertise was also sought out by a variety of institutions and 
organizations. He has worked as a clinical preceptor at UCSF, assistant 
clinical professor at U.C. Davis, and consultant of gynecology for the 
Veteran's Administration Hospital in Martinez. Further, he was the 
founding president of the Diablo Valley Social Advocates for Youth and 
a member of Alameda Contra Costa Health Systems Agency's governing body 
and the medical representative of the agency's BiCounty Foundation 
Committee.
  Beyond his professional practice, Luman was also a talented musician 
and an active member of the community. He sang and played trumpet at 
Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church, participated in several musical 
groups in the community, and founded the California Symphony alongside 
his wife, Marilyn.
  Sadly, Luman passed away on June 7, 2022. He is survived by his 
brother Timothy Hughes, his wife of 68 years Marilyn, son Luman 
``Sandy'' Harold Hughes III (Joan), daughter Laurel DePalatis (Ray), 
grandchildren Catherine Wrigley (Cody), Jessica Broich (Aaron), Erik 
Hughes (Erin), and Trevor DePalatis (Katrina), and great grandchildren 
Kolbie Arcangelo, Symphony Broich, Ezra DePalatis, and two step great 
grandchildren Mackenna and Kelton Wrigley. He will be remembered for 
his dedication to service, compassion, and devotion to his family. 
Please join me in honoring Dr. Luman Hughes, Jr. for his many 
contributions to our community.

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