[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 64 (Monday, April 15, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E353]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF KATHLEEN HEAPHY

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 15, 2024

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Kathleen Heaphy 
on her retirement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Ms. 
Heaphy is an exemplary public servant who has demonstrated the highest 
standards of professionalism serving our Nation's veterans. She worked 
in the VA's Office of General Counsel for more than 30 years.
  Ms. Heaphy provided guidance to the VA Secretary and senior officials 
in the Veterans Health Administration, including on health care 
eligibility reform, the establishment of the medical benefits package, 
mental health care, care for military sexual trauma, care for women 
veterans and issues involving informed consent and medical ethics. As 
Ms. Heaphy embarks on a new chapter in life, it is my hope that she 
will recall, with a deep sense of pride and accomplishment, the 
outstanding contributions she made to the VA and to our Nation's 
veterans. May her retirement be filled with health and happiness.

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