[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 96 (Tuesday, June 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E911]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING CRAIG HOWARD ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF 
                            VETERANS AFFAIRS

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 16, 2015

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Craig Howard on 
the completion of a successful career with the Department of Veterans 
Affairs.
  Mr. Howard has dedicated his career to serving our veterans. During 
his 37 years with the Department of Veterans Affairs, he has worked 
tirelessly to ensure that veterans receive the medical care they need 
and deserve.
  Mr. Howard has served as Director for the Canandaigua VA Medical 
Center since 2005. His leadership was instrumental in establishing the 
Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention and PTSD, the Veterans 
Crisis Line, the National Homeless Call Center, and the National 
Caregiver Support Line. These resources and services have had a 
profoundly positive impact on the lives of our local veterans.
  During his tenure as Director, the Canandaigua VA Medical Center has 
ranked highly in both patient and employee satisfaction. Mr. Howard 
leaves behind a strong legacy of service and leadership: his work has 
left a lasting imprint on our community.
  I thank Mr. Howard for his years of dedicated service to our veterans 
and wish him the very best in his retirement.

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