[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 10066-10067]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. MICHAEL R. REDMOND

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2011

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is with great respect and honor that I rise today to 
recognize the life of Northwest Florida's beloved Dr. Michael R. 
Redmond.
  Born in Milton, Florida on March 19, 1943, Michael Redmond lived a 
life deeply rooted in love for his family and community. Dr. Redmond 
was a devoted public servant, and

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the contributions he made to Northwest Florida are innumerable.
  Upon graduation from Campion Jesuit High School, Dr. Redmond attended 
St. Louis University, and after only three years of study, he was 
admitted to St. Louis University Medical School. A true patriot, Dr. 
Redmond served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971 as a General 
Medical Officer at Leonard Wood Army Hospital. During the Vietnam War, 
Dr. Redmond served in the 25th Infantry Division as an Emergency Room/
Casualty Physician and earned two Bronze Stars. For 35 years, Dr. 
Redmond practiced at the West Florida Medical Center in the Department 
of Ophthalmology and served as the Chief Executive Officer from 2000 
until his passing. His expertise while serving on the American Academy 
of Ophthalmology Board of Trustees and later as President of the AAO in 
2003 was invaluable. Dr. Redmond served as a member of the American 
Academy of Pediatrics, the Children's EyeCare Foundation, the Escambia 
County Medical Society, the Escambia County United Way Campaign and 
numerous other committees and organizations.
  Respect emanates from his colleagues who say Dr. Redmond will forever 
be remembered as a caring physician who always put his patients first. 
In the eyes of the many people whose sight was restored due to his 
life-long dedication to ``helping kids see,'' he was a true hero. 
Serving as a testament to the gratitude his colleagues, the medical 
profession, and the public have for him, Dr. Redmond was awarded the 
Florida Medical Association's highest award, the Certificate of Merit, 
for his outstanding service to the FMA. He also earned the American 
Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award from 1975 to 2000.
  To some, Michael Redmond will be remembered as a community leader, 
and to others, as a dedicated doctor and hero. To his family, he will 
forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. 
Michael is survived by his wife Jane; his children, Anne, Sandra, and 
Terry; and granddaughter, Sarah.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged 
to honor the life of Dr. Michael Redmond for his service to Northwest 
Florida and to this great nation. My wife Vicki and I offer our prayers 
for his entire family. He will be truly missed by all.

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