[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1628]
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       HONORING JOHN CALLENDER ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 15, 2010

  Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the 
retirement of Mr. John Callender from the Ohio Hospital Association. 
His August 30, 2010 retirement marked thirty years of service.
  John is a native of St. Joseph, Michigan and a graduate of Michigan 
State University. Prior to his work at the Ohio Hospital Association, 
John worked at the Health Care Financing Administration, within the 
Department of Health and Human Services for ten years. He also served 
in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1977.
  During his tenure, the Ohio Hospital Association has benefited from 
John's hard work and institutional knowledge. He oversaw activities for 
all fiscal matters affecting Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance. 
John was also responsible for maintaining professional relationships 
with Congress and the executive branch, managing the Hospital Care 
Assurance Program, the Data Services Program, and chairing the Ohio 
Hospital Association's Center for Education. He served as chair of Ohio 
Hospital Capital, OHA Solutions and the Ohio Health Council. He is a 
member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the 
American Society of Association Executives.
  I am honored to have this opportunity to recognize John for his 
dedication and achievements during his thirty years of service. I wish 
John and his wife, Betty, all the best. I am confident John will 
continue his good works and find happiness in the years ahead.

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