[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 23, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E214]
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                    IN HONOR OF WILLIAM D. MONTAGUE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of William D. 
Montague, Director of the Cleveland, Ohio Veterans Administration 
Medical Center (Cleveland VAMC), and in celebration of his retirement. 
For nearly twenty years he provided excellence, leadership and 
expertise in support of United States Veterans from northeast Ohio.
  Thanks in part to his hard work and dedication, the Cleveland VAMC 
has consistently provided superior and innovative clinical care, 
outreach services and numerous programs for veterans and their 
families. Throughout his tenure at the Department of Veterans Affairs 
(VA), Mr. Montague has served as CEO or acting CEO at six VA 
facilities, and has been actively involved in 13 major construction 
projects which enhanced and expanded services and programs for 
veterans.
  Mr. Montague's effective leadership and professional accomplishments 
have not gone unnoticed. He has been recognized numerous times with 
local, state and national awards and honors, including the 2009 
American College of Healthcare Executives Federal Excellence in 
Healthcare Leadership Award; the Presidential Meritorious Award 
(twice); and the AMVETS Civil Servant Award. Mr. Montague was a key 
contact in working with my Congressional staff to assist veterans who 
reside in the 10th Congressional District. His response and support was 
consistently timely and thorough.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of William D. 
Montague, retiring Director of the Cleveland VAMC, who served with 
integrity, dedication, diligence, compassion and expertise. I thank Mr. 
Montague for all of his assistance to United States Veterans of the 
10th Congressional District and the region. I wish him and his family 
peace, health and happiness as he journeys onward.

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