[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 52 (Monday, March 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E645]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNITION OF THE HUNTINGTON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER

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                         HON. NICK J. RAHALL II

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 26, 2007

  Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Huntington Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) located in 
Huntington, West Virginia. I am so proud to report that the Huntington 
VAMC was named the ``Best Performing Facility'' for 2006.
  This is a well deserved honor for the dedicated employees of the 
Huntington VAMC who work so hard to ensure that our Nation's veterans 
receive the quality they deserve. This honor is even greater 
considering this is not the first time the Huntington VAMC has been 
singled out for its high quality care. Just two years ago, this center 
received similar recognition from the VA.
  It is wonderful to know that the veterans who call West Virginia home 
have such a topnotch medical facility to provide care. As we all 
recognize, our veterans are our heroes and these heroes deserve only 
the best care available.
  It is important that we remember our veterans have given so much to 
the future of our country and have asked for so little in return. Our 
veterans, as our soldiers today, remain foremost in the thoughts and 
prayers of all West Virginians.
  I am honored that the Huntington VAMC is in my district. I hope that 
this entire body will take a minute to congratulate the hard-working 
men and women of the Huntington VAMC and to honor the sacrifices that 
our brave service-members have made and continue to make.

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