[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 124 (Thursday, September 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1346]
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 IN HONOR OF RICK A. GRECO, DO, FACOI, 71ST PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN 
                   COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC INTERNISTS

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                         HON. DAVID B. McKINLEY

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 2013

  Mr. McKINLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Rick A. 
Greco, DO, FACOI, who will be inaugurated as the American College of 
Osteopathic Internists' (ACOI) 71st President on October 13, 2013. The 
ACOI, which represents the nation's osteopathic internists, medical 
subspecialists, students, residents and fellows, is dedicated to the 
advancement of osteopathic internal medicine through education, 
advocacy, research and the opportunity for service. Dr. Greco embodies 
the mission of the ACOI as evidenced by his commitment to his patients 
and local community.
  Dr. Greco is a life-long resident of West Virginia. He obtained a 
Bachelor of Arts in Biology from West Virginia University and a Doctor 
of Osteopathy degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic 
Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Greco completed his residency 
training at Ohio Valley Medical Center in my hometown of Wheeling, WV.
  He has spent his entire career working to improve access to high-
quality care in underserved areas. Recognizing the need for a new 
medical training program in Wheeling, Dr. Greco established an 
osteopathic internal medicine residency program in 1999 at Ohio Valley 
Medical Center. In 2003 he became the Director of Medical Education and 
the large numbers of residents who complete their training and remained 
in the area to provide essential primary care services in an 
underserved area are testament to the quality of his training program. 
As a result of Dr. Greco's efforts, many more West Virginians have 
access to high-quality care where and when they need it most.
  Dr. Greco has held numerous leadership positions. He served as 
president of the West Virginia Society of Osteopathic Medicine and the 
Ohio County Medical Society and was a state delegate for the West 
Virginia Medical Association. In addition to his many other duties, Dr. 
Greco continues to serve on the ACOI Board of Directors, where he has 
served since 2004 and serves on numerous committees at the Ohio Valley 
Medical Center. His commitment to his patients, trainees, church and 
community is unmatched.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 1st Congressional District of West 
Virginia, I ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in 
congratulating my friend, Dr. Rick Greco, on his inauguration as the 
71st President of the American College of Osteopathic Internists.

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