[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6675]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. JERRY UMANOS

  (Mr. WENSTRUP asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I stand 
before you today to honor the life of Dr. Jerry Umanos, the father-in-
law of my former staff member, Krista Umanos, and the father of her 
husband, Ben.
  Dr. Umanos was killed at the CURE International Hospital in Kabul, 
Afghanistan, on April 24. He was a pediatrician, a man dedicated to his 
Christian faith, who felt called to serve those in need. Since 2005, 
this calling led him to Afghanistan to treat patients and to train 
Afghan medical personnel. Dr. Umanos had a love of and a dedication to 
the people of Afghanistan--a love that transcended the typical call to 
serve.
  His wife, Jan, asked that we honor her husband's memory by opening 
our hearts to the Afghan people and to everyone around the world who 
needs to see Christ's love for all.
  Dr. Umanos' caring for all mankind, regardless of country or creed or 
religion, is inspiring. His death is a loss for his family and friends, 
as it is a loss for all of those touched by his selfless service. While 
Dr. Umanos' earthly mission is complete, the positive effects of his 
works in this world shall never perish.
  God bless Dr. Jerry Umanos and his family.
  You have made the world a better place.

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