[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 54 (Wednesday, April 24, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4083-S4084]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO RON VAN DE HEY

 Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, today I would like to honor Ronald 
Van De Hey for his outstanding service to Outagamie County and the 
entire Fox Valley area as he resigns from his position as county 
executive. Ron started his career in public service as a school board 
member in 1972. In 1982 he was elected mayor of Kaukauna, where he 
served for 9 years. His experience as mayor made him an excellent 
choice for the position of Outagamie County executive, where he has 
served with distinction since 1991.
  Ronald Van De Hey has always had a strong commitment to the people of 
his community. He was active not only in his elected positions but as a 
member of charitable and professional organizations as well. Foremost 
in Ron's mind was always the desire to improve the lives of his fellow 
citizens.
  His colleagues will remember his diplomatic manner. His ability to 
work with people on all sides of an issue and achieve a compromise 
everyone can feel good about will be sorely missed. While Ron was 
flexible, he also knew when to stick to his guns and rely on the 
strength of his convictions. In the role of the executive he was 
willing to make the tough decisions, even when it was not the popular 
thing to do.
  Ronald Van De Hey is an excellent illustration of the quality people 
who serve in local government. He has set an example of public service, 
not only for other county officials, but for everyone who holds elected 
office at the local, State or Federal level.
  I wish him all the best in his future endeavors. I am sure he will 
continue to be a valuable asset to the Fox Valley area.

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              WOUND, OSTOMY AND CONTINENCE NURSES SOCIETY

 Mr. GORTON. Mr. President, I am pleased to welcome the Wound, 
Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society [WOCN] to Seattle, WA, June 15-19, 
for their 28th annual conference. The theme of the conference, ``The 
Future Is Ours To Create.'' will focus on future opportunities and 
challenges relating to the changing and expanding role of enterostomal 
therapists [ET] nurses and other nurses specializing in wound, ostomy, 
and continence care.
  Founded in 1968, the WOCN is the only national organization for 
nurses who specialize in the prevention of pressure ulcers and the 
management and rehabilitation of persons with ostomies, wounds, and 
incontinence. WOCN, an association of ET nurses, is a professional 
nursing society which supports its members by promoting educational, 
clinical, and research opportunities, to advance the practice and guide 
the delivery of expert health care to individuals with wounds, 
ostomies, and incontinence.
  In this age of changing health care services and skyrocketing costs, 
the WOCN nurse plays an integral role in providing cost-effective care 
for their patients. This year's Seattle conference will provide a 
unique opportunity for WOCN participants to learn about the most 
current issues and trends related to their practice. I am honored that 
WOCN has chosen Seattle to host its conference and wish them every 
success.

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