[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11474]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. LAWRENCE CARUTH

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                            HON. TOM MARINO

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 17, 2012

  Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of my constituent, Dr. 
Lawrence Caruth, and congratulate him on the occasion of his 
retirement.
  Born in 1937 in Sterling Township, Wayne County to Stanley and Ruth 
Caruth, Lawrence worked on his family farm until entering Gettysburg 
College in 1957. In 1955, at the age of 17, Lawrence enlisted in the 
Pennsylvania National Guard. After participating in the Reserve 
Officers Training Corps throughout college, Lawrence was awarded the 
rank of Second Lieutenant. In 1965, he earned his Doctorate in Dental 
Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania and opened his dental 
practice in Honesdale in 1969.
  Dr. Caruth served as an innovator in his field, introducing many 
dental technologies to the community. He also worked to provide 
patients with more convenient care, bringing specialists from the 
Scranton area to his office in Honesdale. In 1975, Dr. Caruth's 
practice developed into the Cherry Ridge Dental Center, where he had 
thirteen specialists working in his facility.
  While continuing his practice at Cherry Ridge Dental Center, Dr. 
Caruth served as a Liaison Officer for West Point Military Academy, as 
well as a Dental Officer, Chief, and Commander for 317th Medical 
Detachment in Scranton. He was one of few dentists to ever command an 
Army Hospital when he was Commander of the 322nd General Hospital.
  After an illustrious career with the U.S. Army, Dr. Caruth retired in 
1997 with numerous medals, including the Legion of Merit Medal, the 
Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the 
National Defense Service Medal with One Service Star.
  Dr. Caruth has remained an active member of his community, serving as 
previous President and current Treasurer of the Honesdale Rotary Club. 
He is also a member of the American Dental Association, the 
Pennsylvania Dental Association, the Scranton District Dental Society, 
the American Legion, and has previously served on the Cherry Ridge 
Planning Commission.
  Lawrence is the father of two, Edward and Amy Beth, and the 
grandfather of five. He still resides in Honesdale with his wife Betty.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Lawrence Caruth, and ask my 
colleagues to join me in praising his commitment to Pennsylvania's 10th 
Congressional District.

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