[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 93 (Thursday, July 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1319]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAVID DUNNAGAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 7, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to pay tribute to David 
Dunnagan and thank him for his work as Hospital Service Coordinator for 
the Disabled American Veterans Department of Colorado. His years of 
commitment and dedication as a public servant is certainly commendable 
and worthy of recognition before this body of Congress and this Nation 
today. Along with my fellow Americans, I am grateful for all that he 
has accomplished during his years of service.
  As a Hospital Service Coordinator, David is stationed at the Grand 
Junction VA Medical Center, and works hard to ensure that the veterans 
and their dependents receive the benefits to which they are entitled. 
David's primary objective is to provide them with the best service 
possible.
  David is a decorated combat veteran, who served in the U.S. Army for 
twelve years from 1966 to 1978, and retired from the National Guard in 
March 1997. He knows firsthand the struggles and conflicts that 
veterans and their families often face, and helps cut through the 
confusion that is often connected with seeking veterans benefits. His 
knowledge and expertise provides them with the comfort they need. They 
understand that he is working for them and securing their future.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that David has been an invaluable resource 
to the Disabled American Veterans Department of Colorado and it is my 
honor to recognize his service and dedication before this body of 
Congress and this Nation. I am grateful for the opportunity to work 
with devoted public servants like David Dunnagan. On behalf of the 
citizens that have benefited from the hard work and commitment he has 
given to the Disabled American Veterans Department of Colorado and 
constituents it serves, I extend my appreciation for his years of 
enthusiastic service.

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