[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 104 (Tuesday, July 7, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E999]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING MR. BILL CONSIDINE, THE LONG-SERVING PRESIDENT AND CEO OF 
                       AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 7, 2015

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today, I am very grateful for the 
opportunity to recognize the life work of Bill Considine, the long-
serving President and CEO of Akron Children's Hospital.
   Bill is celebrating thirty-five years as President of Akron 
Children's--making him the longest serving President of any children's 
hospital in the country and among the longest serving Presidents of any 
hospital in the nation. Under his leadership, Akron Children's Hospital 
has grown from an urban children's hospital into a pediatric health 
system that serves twenty-seven counties in Ohio. It is consistently 
ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country and that 
success is without question the result of Bill's vision, commitment, 
and leadership.
   Bill graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron. He 
received his undergraduate degree from the University of Akron and a 
master's degree in health science administration from The Ohio State 
University. In 1979, Bill assumed the role as president of Akron 
Children's Hospital reaffirming his devotion to his community. Under 
his leadership, Akron Children's has expanded the scope of children's 
healthcare services and is now the largest pediatric healthcare 
provider in northern Ohio serving more than 800,000 children each year. 
Today, the scope of pediatric healthcare services offered by Akron 
Children's Hospital are exceptional, including advanced cardiac care, 
intensive neonatal care, behavioral health, and even Ohio's first 
pediatric sports medicine center. Bill has been consistently recognized 
by numerous organizations for his visionary leadership at Akron 
Children's Hospital. Two special awards include his 2009 induction into 
the Northeast Ohio Business Hall of Fame and the 2011 Bert A. Polsky 
Humanitarian Award for his years of dedication to humanitarian causes 
in the greater Akron community.
   Bill is a true public servant and a visionary leader. Our community 
is a better place to call home due to his years of service and 
commitment to helping children and their families. With sincerest 
gratitude, I honor Bill Considine for his selfless dedication to Akron 
Children's Hospital as well as his humanitarian efforts throughout 
Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in extending a 
heartfelt thank you to an inspiring leader, Bill Considine.

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