[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E37]
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  IN HONOR OF NICHOLAS A. TOUMPAS, COMMISSIONER OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE 
                DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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                           HON. ANN M. KUSTER

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 12, 2016

  Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the significant 
contributions Nicholas A. Toumpas has made to the State of New 
Hampshire during his tenure as the Commissioner of the Department of 
Health and Human Services.
  The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services is the 
states' largest department, and, as the agency responsible for many of 
the States' vulnerable citizens, one of its most important. During 
Nick's time as the commissioner, the Department faced many challenges, 
from shrinking budgets to growing demand for the Department's services. 
In true Granite State fashion, he saw these challenges as opportunities 
and tackled them straight on. Nick played a leading role in the 
implementation of Medicaid expansion, helping to increase access to 
health insurance for thousands of Granite Staters. New Hampshire is a 
healthier state because of Nick's time as commissioner.
  Commissioner Toumpas' commitment to the Granite State has made it a 
better place for all of its residents. As one of New Hampshire's 
representatives in Congress, I am honored to commend him for his 
distinguished service, and wish him the best of luck in the next 
chapter of his life.

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