[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22039]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO KENNETH L. AKINS, M.D. FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE 
                         TO OTTAWA COUNTY, OHIO

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 10, 2000

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay special tribute to an outstanding individual from the State of 
Ohio. Mr. Speaker, on August 31, 2000, Dr. Kenneth L. Akins retired as 
Coroner of Ottawa County, Ohio, after nearly two decades of 
distinguished service.
  Early in life, First Lieutenant Ken Akins wore his country's uniform 
during the Korean conflict. Since that time, he has dedicated his life 
to serving the people in his community as a family physician. Dr. Akins 
has combined his sound medical skills with his compassionate, personal 
approach to the practice of medicine for thirty-four years. His medical 
career alone distinguishes him as a most valued citizen, but Dr. Akins 
has contributed so much more.
  In addition to his service as Ottawa County Coroner, Dr. Akins has 
been active on the medical staff at H.B. Magruder Hospital in Port 
Clinton throughout his medical career. He has served as Magruder's 
Chief of Medical Staff and on the Infection Control Committee. He acted 
as a consulting physician in the early days of the Davis-Besse Nuclear 
Power Station operation in the Port Clinton area. He has provided many 
dedicated hours as a member of the Ottawa County Board of Health.
  Dr. Akins' philanthropic activity includes participation with 
Volunteers in Missions, an organization that provides free medical care 
to persons in third world countries. He is active in his church, 
serving on the administrative board of the Faith United Methodist 
Church. Out of concern for his area's seniors, Dr. Akins serves on the 
Board of Directors of the Vineyard, the Presbyterian retirement 
community in Port Clinton.
  Dr. Akins' dedication to his community is second only to his great 
love for his family. Along with Naomi, his loving wife of more than 
forty-one years, he is blessed with two children and two grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I have known Dr. Akins for many years and have the 
highest regard for his character and abilities as a physician. At this 
time, I would ask my colleagues of the 106th Congress to join me in 
paying special tribute to Kenneth L. Akins, M.D. His professionalism 
and service as Ottawa County Coroner are a credit to the local 
government service everywhere. We thank him, and wish him the very best 
in all of his future endeavors.

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