[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15619]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING DR. LARRY SCHMITZER

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to proudly 
acknowledge the many accomplishments of Dr. Larry Schmitzer and his 
legacy of kindness and commitment to the well-being of others. Prior to 
serving individuals and families in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Dr. 
Schmitzer served our country as a flight surgeon in Vietnam.
  Dr. Schmitzer started his medical practice along with Dr. Mark 
Radbill. As their practice grew, they saw the need to expand in order 
to better serve our community. Along with other individuals, Drs. 
Schmitzer and Radbill helped establish the Delaware Valley Medical 
Center. Eventually, the organization joined Aria and is now known as 
Aria Health-Bucks County.
  Although an esteemed medical practitioner, the hallmark of Dr. 
Schmitzer's career was his effort to form the Warminster Chapter of 
Gilda's Club. Dr. Schmitzer was among the 12 original founders and 
deemed the driving force. Named after comedian Gilda Radner who died 
from ovarian cancer in 1989, the organization provides emotional and 
social support for people living with cancer and the families that love 
them. They have been particularly attentive to the needs of children 
impacted by family members battling this horrible disease.
  On behalf of the constituents of Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional 
District, I offer Dr. Schmitzer my gratitude for a career marked with 
selfless dedication and compassion for our friends, neighbors and loved 
ones. Thank you, Dr. Schmitzer.

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