[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E506]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONDOLENCES IN MEMORY OF DR. IFTIKHAR AHMAD

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                           HON. DUSTY JOHNSON

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2019

  Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Madam Speaker, in March 2019, the Black 
Hills Veterans community lost one of South Dakota's best. Dr. Iftikhar 
Ahmad was kidnapped and murdered when he returned to his native 
country, Pakistan, on a personal trip. Dr. Ahmad provided compassionate 
care to Veterans for over three years throughout the VA Black Hills 
Health Care System working in Sturgis, Hot Springs and Rapid City, 
South Dakota.
  For years, Dr. Ahmad served our community and our Veterans and 
specialized in care for hospitalized patients at Fort Meade Medical 
Center. His courteous and friendly demeanor only amplified his 
dedication to helping his patients. We are grateful for his service.
  On behalf of the constituents of South Dakota, I extend sincere 
condolences to his family. He is sorely missed.

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