[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 160 (Tuesday, November 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1627-E1628]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING KEVIN COHN ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE U.S. NAVY

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                          HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2013

  Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Kevin 
Cohn on his retirement from the United States Navy. Kevin is one of the 
quiet, unsung heroes who makes life better for everyone he meets. I 
first met Kevin in the Office of the Attending Physician in the U.S. 
Capitol. Kevin helped me recover from a significant injury, but he 
became more than a health care provider, he became my friend.
   Kevin has dedicated himself to improving the health and quality of 
life of countless patients, and brings passion and excellence to his 
work. Kevin and his colleagues often work long hours in stressful 
conditions and have to be prepared to deal with all types of medical 
emergencies on a moment's notice. Whether it's responding to the needs 
of a heat-stricken tourist, standing by on full-alert during the State 
of the Union address, or dealing with accidents and injuries that are 
commonplace when thousands of people crowd the Capitol grounds, Kevin 
always exudes confidence and grace under pressure.
   Kevin also knows the value of public service. During his career in 
the Navy, he has cared for men and women in uniform of every rank and 
has taken care of members of Congress. He has seen the world and walked 
the halls of Congress. He has missed important events in the life of 
his family to serve his country. But Kevin doesn't just serve by 
treating. He serves by caring for the people he works with and making 
an effort to understand

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what's going on in their lives, to make sure they heal.
   Kevin is a stabilizing presence in an often-chaotic Capitol. Kevin, 
I don't just thank you for what you did for me, but I thank you on 
behalf of all Americans for your service to the Navy and our country. 
Good luck, and ``Anchors Aweigh'' as you embark on your next 
adventures.

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