[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 134 (Wednesday, September 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING CALVERTON NATIONAL CEMETERY AS 1996 TROPHY WINNER OF ROBERT W. 
                          CAREY QUALITY AWARD

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 1996

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Calverton 
National Cemetery of Calverton, NY, for being recognized as this year's 
Robert W. Carey Quality Award winner.
  The Robert W. Carey Quality Award is an annual award presented by the 
Secretary of Veteran's Affairs to recognize organizations within the 
Department which have implemented quality management in an exemplary 
manner, resulting in high quality products and services while promoting 
the effective use of taxpayer dollars. Named in memory of Robert W. 
Carey, Director of the Veterans Administration Regional Office and 
Insurance Center in Philadelphia, this award is the highest and most 
prestigious quality award presented to an organization by the 
Department of Veterans Affairs. It seeks to promote quality management 
awareness and implementation throughout the Department and to provide a 
model against which organizations can assess their quality 
transformation efforts and organizational effectiveness in delivering 
services. This award is used as an internal assessment tool and 
supports the Secretary's Performance Agreement with the President.
  I urge all my colleagues to join me in congratulating the Calverton 
National Cemetery for their outstanding achievement and well-deserved 
honors.

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