[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 145 (Thursday, September 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1728-E1729]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           KEITH CARY NAYLOR

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 26, 2011

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Keith C. Naylor for his 36 
years of dedicated service at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, 
Pennsylvania. Mr. Naylor began his career in 1975 as a kinesiotherapist 
at the VAMC. Shortly thereafter, Naylor worked with his fellow 
therapists to develop the Wheelchair Olympics at the VAMC. Mr. Naylor 
would be selected to coach the VAMC Wilkes-Barre Wheelchair Olympics 
team in San Diego in 1995.
  A Certified Diabetes Educator, Mr. Naylor was assigned to the 
orthopedic clinic of Physical Therapy department, where he developed 
the diabetic exercise and education program at the VAMC in Wilkes-
Barre. He was also assigned to the orthopedic and neurological clinics 
of the Physical Medicine Department, as well as to the psychiatric and 
substance abuse clinics.
  Mr. Naylor has gone above and beyond during his career, obtaining 
many acknowledgements and awards. He has been recognized on more than 
one occasion for his performance at the VAMC because he contributed to 
the mission of his department by substantially exceeding performance 
requirements. In 1980 he assisted in the Vietnam Outreach program and 
improved the lives of many Vietnam veterans by encouraging them to use 
the VAMC to serve their needs. In 1987, Naylor was named Employee of 
the Year for his work with the employee exercise program. Mr. Naylor 
gained praise as he became the M.O.V.E. Coordinator in 1993. He used 
his knowledge and skills to help overweight and obese veterans manage 
their weight through nutrition and exercise for eight years.
  Mr. Speaker, Keith C. Naylor has used his 36 years at the VA Medical 
Center in Wilkes-Barre to not only provide for his family, but to 
improve the overall quality of life of our country's veterans. He used 
his personality, skills, and compassion to help those who need it, and 
has been an asset to the VA Medical Center. As he steps down from his 
post, he will certainly be missed by all who have worked with or been 
served by him.

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