[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 96 (Wednesday, June 11, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S5521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR SCHUT

 Mr. HARKIN. Madam President, I would like to take this time to 
recognize Arthur J. Schut, a fellow Iowan who has dedicated more than 
30 years of his life to serving the disfranchised in Iowa communities 
with his care, counsel and work to help individuals struggling with 
substance abuse. Arthur Schut, or Art as many people know him, has gone 
above and beyond the call of duty, devoting his life to substance abuse 
treatment in Iowa. And I would like to wish him all the best in his 
future endeavors as he moves on from Iowa to continue his efforts in 
other parts of the country.
  Art has worked tirelessly to provide substance abuse care and council 
throughout the State of Iowa. He has fought to minimize the negative 
stigma surrounding those struggling to overcome their substance abuse 
by educating families, lawmakers, and the public. He has worked with 
great effort towards securing funding and resources for those with 
addiction and mental health issues. His deep passion for his vocation 
has led him to travel all across our great State and Nation for his 
cause, fighting on a local, State, and national level.
  Art earned his psychology degree from Central College in Pella, IA, 
and obtained his master's in clinical psychology from the State 
University of New York at Albany. After obtaining his degrees, he 
devoted all his time to administering substance abuse care throughout 
Iowa. He has held positions as treatment director, clinical director, 
child psychologist, and community programming director in substance 
abuse agencies. He served as adjunct faculty at the University of Iowa, 
where he gave guest lectures and taught substance abuse courses. He 
administers agency operations and programs in three regions of Iowa 
including outpatient offices in 16 Iowa counties, a prevention unit, an 
employee assistance program, residential treatment programs and a 
detoxification unit. In addition, Art has been the president and chief 
executive officer of the Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse, MECCA, 
in Iowa City and Des Moines for the past 16 years.
  It is clear that Art Schut has a deep passion for treating and 
supporting those who struggle with substance abuse and deserves our 
recognition. His dedication and perseverance to his cause deserve 
immense respect and honor. Art will be deeply missed. He is an amazing 
role model, not only for his humanitarian efforts, but for his passion 
and zeal that can be seen in his devotion to his work.
  Iowa is losing a great leader, but we can rest assured that Art's 
commitment to his cause will never waver and he will continue to make 
leaps and bounds to provide substance abuse care and treatment no 
matter what obstacles may stand in his way.

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