[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 123 (Tuesday, July 18, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    COMMEMORATING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ILLIANA

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 18, 2023

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor a remarkable 
organization, the Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System. The 
Veterans Affairs Illiana expands across central Illinois and is a vital 
organization that provides care to Veterans in Illinois and Indiana. 
After many years of success and service, the Veterans Affairs Illiana 
is celebrating their 125th anniversary.
  The Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System has united Veterans 
in the area since 1898 to successfully provide primary and specialty 
care to Veterans. Originating in Danville, Illinois, Veterans Affairs 
Illiana serves as the 8th oldest Veterans Affairs facility. The 
Veterans Affairs Illiana expanded services across central Illinois 
beginning in 1977 with outpatient clinics targeted to serve Veterans 
residing in rural areas. Today, the members of the organization work 
hard to support, serve and care for the Veteran community throughout 34 
counties in Illinois and Indiana.
  Illinois has become a state of advocacy for Veteran groups like 
Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System that come together and 
enhance opportunities for Veterans, their families, and the community. 
I extend my sincere congratulations to Veterans Affairs Illiana Health 
Care System for a successful 125 years, and I wish them continued 
success.

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