[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1268]
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                            DAVID CARPENTER

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 18, 2012

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and 
pleasure that I rise today to recognize the outstanding service of 
David Carpenter on the occasion of his retirement after 14 years of 
service as President and CEO of North Kansas City hospital.
  David arrived at North Kansas City hospital in 1999. Before coming to 
the great state of Missouri, David served as administrator for 
Scottsdale Healthcare in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was also President and 
CEO of Hadley Regional Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.
  David's accomplishments exceed those of many in his industry. He was 
named Northlander of the Year by the Northland Regional Chamber of 
Commerce, and was a recipient of the Missouri Hospital Association 
Visionary Leadership Award.
  David has been a great leader to both the staff and patients at North 
Kansas City Hospital. He built a positive work environment for his 
employees and worked toward making the hospital more patient-focused, 
effectively creating a better experience for all. He leaves the 
hospital with a strong foundation as a top ranked facility in Missouri. 
David is a shining example of what it means to be a leader--not only 
for the hospital, but for our entire community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me in commending David 
Carpenter for his dedicated service to North Kansas City Hospital. I 
know that his family, friends and colleagues join me in wishing David 
and his wife all the best in Arizona. I'm confident that he will 
continue to carry on the values that have made him such an outstanding 
leader in the northland.

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