[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 29, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1584]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ALLAN ATKINSON

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 29, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of 
Chief Administrative Officer of Winneshiek Medical Center, Allan 
Atkinson, and to express my appreciation for his dedication and 
commitment to the medical center and Northeast Iowa.
   For 25 years, Allan has worked in healthcare administration, 
spending the last ten years at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, 
Iowa. His long-term vision and teamwork approach has helped WMC grow 
and improve tremendously by offering an expanded range of services, 
experiencing a five-fold patient increase, and undertaking a $17 
million expansion and renovation project.
   With his many years of experience in healthcare administration, 
Allan brought valuable knowledge and ideas to the table and credits the 
hospital's Board of Trustees for being such a great team. Their group 
effort has generated more quality healthcare options to Northeast Iowa, 
and I offer Allan and the Board my utmost congratulations and thanks.
   I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
commending Allan Atkinson for his service to WMC and Northeast Iowa. I 
consider it an honor to represent Allan in Congress, and I wish him a 
long, happy and healthy retirement.

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