Mr. Speaker. I rise to pay tribute to Capt. Manuel A. Hipol of the Navy Medical Corps who is retiring after almost 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to our country. Born in Manila. Philippines. Captain Hipol launched his medical career at Manila Central University. completing its thoracic medicine residency program at the Philippines Veterans Hospital in 1966. Later that year he immigrated to the United States and settled in Seattle. WA. where he completed a 1year intemship and then accepted a commission as captain in the U.S. Army. Like many dedicated. hard working career medical officers. Captain Hipol saw duty in numerous locations including Fort Sam Houston.
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