[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 118 (Friday, July 31, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2124]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING TREENA TUBBS

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 2009

  Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Treena 
Tubbs of Malad, Idaho. Treena is celebrating her twentieth year of work 
for the U.S. Government. She began her career with the USDA-FSA in the 
Malad office. After three years, she was recruited to work for the 
Veterans Administration. She traveled to Pocatello to work at the 
Veterans Affairs Community-based Outreach Clinic of the George E. 
Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City, 
Utah.
  Treena quickly became known as a friendly and helpful assistant to 
the veterans who came to the clinic for services. Throughout her 
career, she has proved herself to be a compassionate ally of those who 
have bravely served their country and now are in need of medical care. 
By contributing her time and talents, Treena has ensured a brighter 
future for our veterans.
  It is not enough for Treena to assist in meeting the needs of 
veterans during office hours. She always makes time from home to help 
fill out paperwork, answer questions, and remind of appointments. 
Because it is often difficult to remember all the questions while in 
the doctor's office, Treena welcomes calls at home to clarify issues 
the veteran may have regarding his or her care.
  The son of one veteran tells of Treena calling in the evening to make 
sure his father was alright, as he had missed his appointment that day. 
Another vet said he spent several hours asking questions at Treena's 
kitchen table on a Saturday.
  Although the drive from Malad to Pocatello is difficult, Treena makes 
it to the clinic unless the winter roads become truly impassable.
  In keeping with her commitment to make positive contributions to her 
community and her sincere willingness to serve, Treena has recently 
been appointed to the Oneida County Hospital Board.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to have a constituent in my district who is 
dedicated to improving the lives of our veterans and who devotes her 
time in selfless service to others.

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