[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 39 (Thursday, April 7, 2005)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E581] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF DR. JAMES POOLE ______ HON. SAM FARR of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. James A. Poole, a longtime contributor to the Pacific Grove community. Dr. Poole served as a Navy Dentist at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA and established a general dentistry practice in Pacific Grove. He was voted ``Best Dentist'' by Monterey Peninsula residents. Born in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Poole attended Oregon State University as a member of Phi Theta Delta. He obtained his degree in dentistry from the University of Oregon School of Dentistry. Dr. Poole served in Vietnam as both a medical and dental officer for the United States Navy where he received the Rear Admiral's Citation for outstanding care and emergency service for the ship and field personnel. Dr. Poole also bravely established Military Outreach Programs in the form of dental clinics on nearby islands where he attended to the needs of local nationals. ``Painless Poole,'' as he was known by the Monterey Peninsula clients of his general practice office, also enjoyed hiking, camping, whitewater rafting, skiing and mountain climbing. Dr. Poole died on March 19th after an admirable and courageous fight following an emergency surgery to correct a dissecting aortic aneurysm. He was an inspiration to family, physicians and hospital staff. ____________________