[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 77 (Wednesday, May 21, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E804-E805]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DR. WILLIAM COTTINGHAM

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                          HON. JASON T. SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2014

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. William 
Cottingham of Rolla, Missouri, who retired on April 30th of this year 
after working 36 years as a physician at the Mercy Clinic Internal 
Medicine in Rolla.
  Dr. Cottingham has tirelessly worked to improve his community and 
provide excellent

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healthcare for nearly four decades. Throughout his career, Dr. 
Cottingham became known for making those around him laugh. Patients 
that entered the hospital sick or injured would leave with a sense of 
comfort and a smile. He held a deep connection with each of his 
patients. He was not just their doctor; he was their teacher, confidant 
and friend. I am confident his passion for helping others and making 
people laugh will come in handy during his retirement. He plans to stay 
in Rolla and spend more time with his wife, as well as travel to see 
his five grandchildren. I would like to thank Dr. Cottingham for his 
service to the Rolla community and wish him a long and happy 
retirement.

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