December 11, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 198 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Pages H10030-H10031]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DR. JIM WURGLER

  (Mr. O'HALLERAN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. O'HALLERAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay my respects to Jim 
Wurgler of Williams, Arizona. Sadly, Jim passed away last month of a 
stroke.
  Known to many as ``Doc,'' Jim devoted his life to the health and 
betterment of others. He served as an Army physician in Vietnam and 
later as a doctor in several locations throughout the Southwest, 
including Grand Canyon Clinic and Williams Health Care Center in my 
district.
  A lifelong mentor to others, Jim revitalized Yosemite National Park's 
EMT training program in 1978, teaching advanced emergency medicine to 
park rangers. One of his proudest moments was receiving an honorary 
park ranger award and a new title: The Ranger's Doctor.
  Well into retirement, Jim worked to improve his community, going to 
great lengths to recruit and retain doctors in rural areas.
  Always an optimist, Jim's family will be honoring his wishes and 
holding a ceremony of his life in lieu of a funeral.
  Jim left an indelible mark on his loved ones and on the State of 
Arizona. He will not soon be forgotten. Pat and I are keeping Jim's 
family in our prayers this holiday season, and I hope all of my 
colleagues will do the same.

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