[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 186 (Friday, December 11, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2974]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING DR. TERRI JULIAN, DIRECTOR FOR THE JACK H. WISBY JR. POST 
               TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER TREATMENT CENTER

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                          HON. ERIC J.J. MASSA

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 11, 2009

  Mr. MASSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Terri Julian, 
Director for the Jack H. Wisby Jr. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 
Clinic and newly instituted Women's Residential Program, at the Batavia 
Campus of the Veterans Administration Western New York Health System 
VAWNYHS. Dr. Julian is the past recipient of the Federal Woman of the 
Year Award, 2006, and it is my privilege to recognize her significant 
contributions to the VA system, made on behalf of our veterans.
  Dr. Julian was the major force behind the development of the Women's 
Residential Program at the Batavia campus of VAWNYHS. This is one of 
two programs nationwide in the Veterans Health Administration, VHA, 
that provides female veterans treatment for military sexual and/or 
combat trauma. The all-female staff includes a psychologist, social 
worker and social service assistants who collectively work to improve 
the care provided to afflicted female veterans. Dr. Julian's dedicated 
efforts to the program enable its practitioners to provide high-quality 
care to our nation's female veterans, who, it is recognized by the VHA, 
have a recovery process that is unique from their male counterparts.
  In addition to the Women's Residential Program, Dr. Julian has 
improved the organizational capacity of the Jack H. Wisby Jr. Post 
Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinic used by the entire Batavia campus of 
the VAWNYHS so it now provides the highest quality care for stress-
related injuries to all veterans, regardless of gender.
  One need only look to Dr. Julian's numerous accolades to understand 
her commitment and passion for comprehensive care to veterans. As a 
leader in her field, she is often requested by her peers to lead 
workshop and training programs, author professional articles and give 
expert advice on PTSD program development and implementation.
  Our servicemen and women sacrifice immensely for our great nation and 
I am honored that they are recipients of the quality care provided by 
Dr. Julian and those like her in the VHA. On behalf of the United 
States Congress, it is my privilege to publically and permanently laud 
Dr. Terri Julian's dedicated efforts to our veterans.

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