[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27190]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. HOWARD KNOBLOCH

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 15, 2007

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Howard 
Knobloch of Bay City, Michigan. The Bay Medical Foundation will honor 
Dr. Knobloch for over 60 years of work as a pediatrician in the Bay 
City community at a dinner to be held on October 24th.
  Dr. Knobloch graduated from Maryland University Medical School in 
1936. After completing his internship and pediatric residency, Dr. 
Knobloch joined the practice of Dr. Fernald Foster in 1940. From 1942 
to 1946 he served as an Army captain. Once his military service was 
completed, Dr. Knobloch returned to Bay City and resumed his 
illustrious career as a pediatrician.
  His motto is, ``If this were my child, what would I do for him?'' and 
Dr. Knobloch has lived this philosophy daily. In the beginning, he 
charged $2 for an office visit and $3 for a home visit. He was still 
making home visits at the age of 77. He never turned away a patient and 
held office hours 6 days a week. He also served on the staff of Bay 
Regional Medical Center for 60 years, holding various positions during 
that time. He was Chief of the Medical Staff for two terms, Medical 
Staff Secretary/Treasurer for two terms, Vice-President for eight terms 
and Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics for 35 years.
  His peers have recognized Dr. Knobloch on numerous occasions. The 
Michigan Academy of Pediatrics has awarded him the Franklin D. 
Roosevelt Service Award, the Harry S. Truman Service Award, and in 1996 
named him Doctor of the Year. The American Academy of Pediatrics 
presented him with the Pediatric Review and Education Program Award. In 
1990 the Michigan State Medical Society recognized him as the oldest 
practicing physician in their membership and in 2002 Bay Regional 
Medical Center presented the first Excellence in Teaching Award. This 
award was created in honor of Dr. Knobloch for his dedication, 
commitment and compassion for the health care of the community. 
Recently at the age of 96, Dr. Knobloch published an autobiographical 
book entitled, ``An American Pediatrician's Odyssey.''
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
applauding the life and career of Dr. Howard Knobloch. He is an 
inspiration to all health care providers, and anyone desiring to 
improve and deliver quality healthcare to our children.

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