[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 141]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM D. HOOPER, D.D.S. FOR HIS DEDICATED 
                       SERVICE TO COLUMBUS, OHIO

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, January 6, 2001

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I today pay 
special tribute to an outstanding individual from the State of Ohio. 
Dr. William D. Hooper, a general dentist, is celebrating more than 
twenty-five years of distinguished service to his community in 
Columbus, OH.
  Dr. Hooper, originally a Tennessee native, attended Lambuth College 
prior to entering the University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry. 
After graduation, he served the North Carolina Department of Human 
Resources as a practicing dentist. In 1975, he moved to the Columbus 
area where he has resided ever since.
  Setting up his practice more than 25 years ago in Upper Arlington, 
Dr. Hooper and his staff have embodied the practice's motto, 
``Excellence by Choice.'' Dr. Hooper has constantly sought to hone his 
skills at the prestigious L.D. Pankey Institute for Dental Education. 
Throughout his career, Dr. Hooper has trained under some of the most 
recognized names in dentistry, such as Dr. Frank Spear of Seattle, WA, 
Dr. Peter Dawson of St. Petersburg, FL, and Dr. Mark Piper also of St. 
Petersburg, FL. He has mastered many techniques in cosmetic dentistry 
as well as focused on determining the many causes of Temporal 
Mandibular Joint Dysfunction and how to treat the problems associated 
with it.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Hooper's dedication and service have earned him the 
highest regard for his character and abilities as a dentist. At this 
time, I would ask my colleagues of the 107th Congress to join me in 
paying special tribute to Dr. William D. Hooper. His professionalism 
and service to his community are an example for all citizens of Ohio 
and across the country. We thank him, and wish him the very best in all 
of his future endeavors.

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