[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3330]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF DR. DONALD P. BARICH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Dr. Donald P. Barich, upon the occasion of his retirement after 40 
years as a beloved pediatrician within our community. His exceptional 
expertise and compassionate care of children, from newborn through late 
teen, has enhanced the well-being of thousands of families throughout 
our Westside community.
  After receiving his Doctor of Medicine from the University of 
Illinois College of Medicine in 1965, Dr. Barich came to Cleveland 
Metropolitan Hospital to complete his internship and residency. Beyond 
his pediatric practice, Dr. Barich was on the frontlines of cutting 
edge medical research. His respected work has been highlighted by the 
American Academy of Pediatrics, National and Ohio Chapters; The 
Cleveland Academy of Medicine; the Case Western Reserve School of 
Medicine; and the Northern Ohio Pediatric Society. As a Clinical 
Professor of Pediatrics, Dr. Barich shared his expertise with students 
at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, Metro 
Hospital, Southwest General Hospital, Parma Hospital, and Children's 
Hospital and Medical Center of Akron.
  To this day, Dr. Barich continues his vital instruction as Professor 
of Pediatrics at Case Western University, University Hospitals, Parma 
Hospital and Southwest General Hospital. The outstanding service and 
care for every child and every nervous parent has not gone unnoticed. 
Dr. Barich has been honored on several occasions for his outstanding 
work as a pediatrician, and was also honored for his service to our 
country. In 1970, Dr. Barich was awarded the Meritorious Service Award 
by the United States Air Force at McClellan Air Force Base in 
California. He has been listed as one of the ``Top Docs in Cleveland'' 
for eight years running by Cleveland Magazine.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Dr. Donald P. Barich. Dr. Barich's contributions to pediatric 
medicine throughout our community are immeasurable. Moreover, his 
pediatric practice is a lasting legacy and reflection of the man 
himself--compassionate, patient and kind--and his gifted mind and 
expansive heart served to heal more than broken bones. Dr. Barich's 
care offered peace and comfort to an anxious child or worried parent, 
and his work at Pediatric Services, Inc. will be remembered for 
generations to come.

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