[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 100 (Friday, June 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1182]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN JOHNSON

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                         HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 29, 2012

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career and service 
of one of my constituents, John Johnson, President and CEO of Alice 
Hyde Medical Center in Malone, New York. John's time as a public 
servant in the North Country and hospital administrator reflects an 
enduring commitment to our community and to improving the access and 
quality of healthcare for the people of Northern New York.
  After graduating with a Bachelor's of Science degree from SUNY 
Plattsburgh in 1971, John went on to rise through the ranks of the 
Franklin County Probation Department to become its Director in 1977. He 
later worked as Franklin County Manager in 1984 until he joined Alice 
Hyde as an Associate Director in 1990. He soon became the Executive 
Vice President of the Acute Care Facility, the Outpatient Health 
Center, and the Adjacent Skilled Nursing Facility. John went on to 
become President and CEO of Alice Hyde in 1994 where he has served till 
recently.
  Under John's tenure as President and CEO, the AHMC has established 
five health centers and opened cancer, hemodialysis, ambulatory and 
orthopedic and rehabilitation centers. In 2009, AHMC was recognized as 
the Organization of the Year by the Malone Chamber of Commerce for its 
efforts to pursue innovative medicine, growth, and community programs.
  I had the privilege to serve with John on the Plattsburgh State 
University College Council where he exemplified his community 
commitment. While I am saddened by the departure of John as President 
and CEO of AHMC, his work will continue to have an impact for years to 
come. I congratulate John on his retirement and wish him all the best 
in the many years ahead.

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