[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 101 (Wednesday, June 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING EVALYN ORMOND FOR HER ACCOMPLISHED CAREER IN THE HEALTH 
                             CARE INDUSTRY

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                           HON. MIKE JOHNSON

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 14, 2017

  Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to 
recognize Evalyn Ormond for 40 years of dedicated service in the health 
care industry of Northwest Louisiana and for 25 years as CEO of Union 
General Hospital.
  Evalyn graduated from Ouachita High School and Northeast Louisiana 
University in Monroe, Louisiana. She began her health care career in 
1977 at Sterlington Hospital and, with much determination and hard 
work, became the hospital's administrator in 1988. Just four years 
later, Evalyn also took on the role as CEO of Union General Hospital in 
Farmerville, Louisiana. She remained CEO of both facilities for seven 
years until Sterlington Hospital closed in 1999. The health care 
industry is constantly advancing with new innovative technologies. 
Evalyn remains an active force in bringing those innovations to 
Louisiana and ensuring the people within our community receive the care 
they need.
  Evalyn currently serves on numerous health care boards and 
committees, devoting her energy to providing quality and stable health 
care. She has long been a champion for rural health care and regularly 
travels to Washington, D.C. to vocalize her concerns with Louisiana's 
elected officials. She is an active member of various organizations 
including the Louisiana Hospital Association, North East Louisiana 
Hospital Association, Rural Hospital Coalition and the National Rural 
Health Association.
  In addition to her successful tenure as a health care administer, 
Evalyn remains an active leader in her community. She has earned 
recognition by the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce for her service and 
was the first female invited to join the Farmerville Lion's Club. She 
currently serves as the organization's president paving the way for 
other women looking to serve their community.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am honored to 
congratulate Evalyn Ormond on her many accomplishments. I applaud her 
service to our community. She has truly been a blessing to the health 
care community. We are fortunate to have individuals like Evalyn who 
are committed to helping others through difficult times with kindness 
and compassion. My wife, Kelly, and I thank her for her service and 
dedication to the people of Louisiana and wish her continued success.

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