[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E553]
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                      RECOGNIZING DR. JOHN SHEEDY

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2004

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. John Sheedy 
of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, for his countless contributions to the 
Home Nursing Agency and on receiving the Visiting Nurse Associations of 
America Volunteer Board Member of the Year Award.
  As a life-long resident of Blair County, Dr. Sheedy has connected 
with citizens in the area in a way that few are able. Since the late 
1960s, when he worked alongside nurses to launch the first home care 
agency, Dr. Sheedy worked diligently to make positive changes 
throughout the system so that health care would be more accessible to 
Pennsylvania's immobilized citizens. From the very beginning, he served 
as medical director, and he was one of the first members of the board 
of directors. The impact he has had on the Home Nursing Agency, as well 
as central Pennsylvania, is immeasurable.
  For more than 30 years, Dr. Sheedy has taken advantage of the 
opportunities to teach and challenge others on staff at the agency, and 
he has worked tirelessly to make improvements where they have been 
needed. His devotion and commitment to those in the community are 
admirable, and I am grateful for all that he has accomplished 
throughout Blair County.
  Dr. John Sheedy has served this Nation every day of his life, 
touching the lives of every American citizen indirectly as he served in 
the United States Navy, as well as directly, as he has visited 
countless homes and patients in need. Central Pennsylvania is a better 
place because of the contributions that Dr. Sheedy has made. Thank you 
for all that you have done, Dr. Sheedy, and congratulations on 
receiving this much-deserved award.




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