[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 46 (Friday, March 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E209]
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CONGRATULATING MR. ERIC RAUN ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN 40 YEARS 
                           OF FEDERAL SERVICE

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                            HON. GLENN IVEY

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 10, 2023

  Mr. IVEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate a 
dedicated professional with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on 
the occasion of his retirement. Mr. Eric Raun is an exemplary public 
servant who has demonstrated the highest standards of professionalism 
serving our nation's veterans. He has served with VA's Office of 
General Counsel for more than 40 years. His career in public service is 
a testament to the importance of selfless service.
  For the entirety of his legal career, Mr. Raun has provided guidance 
to the Secretary and senior officials of the Veterans Health 
Administration. He has been involved in a remarkable breadth of 
important matters including health care eligibility reform, the 
establishment of the medical benefits package, the creation and 
development of the State Veterans Home program, gifts to VA, mental 
health care, and countless other issues.
  As Mr. Raun embarks on a new chapter in life, it is my hope that he 
will recall, with a deep sense of pride and accomplishment, the 
outstanding contributions he has made to VA, Congress, and veterans of 
the United States. May his life be filled with health and happiness.

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