[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 99 (Monday, June 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E803]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING DR. GERARD OAKLEY, JR. OF HUNTINGTON, WV

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                          HON. EVAN H. JENKINS

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 12, 2017

  Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Dr. Gerard J. Oakley, Jr. of Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Oakley 
served his country as a medical officer in the United States Air Force 
during Operation Desert Storm, retiring after 20 years of service with 
the rank of lieutenant colonel.
  After serving in the armed forces, Dr. Oakley made his home in 
Huntington with his wife, Tanyia, and their four sons to continue his 
practice as a gynecologic oncologist. Dr. Oakley has spent the last 20 
years providing quality cancer care for patients in his community, both 
through his private practice and with the Mountains of Hope Cancer 
Coalition.
  Dr. Oakley has been recognized as a leader among his peers on 
numerous occasions, from service as the leader of gynecologic oncology 
at Marshall University to chief of staff at Cabell Huntington Hospital. 
Dr. Oakley was instrumental in the founding of the Edwards 
Comprehensive Cancer Center in Huntington and has been serving as its 
medical director.
  Dr. Oakley helped the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center obtain its 
certification as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program and brought 
new technologies in radiation oncology and robot assisted surgery to 
the cancer center, allowing patients to have cutting-edge cancer care 
close to home.
  I thank Dr. Oakley for his leadership, his service, and all he has 
done for the people of the great state of West Virginia in the fight 
against cancer.

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