[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 14642]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO DENNIS MEYERS

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a man 
that will leave a legacy of firm economic performance, solid physician 
recruitment, and a commitment to nurture community partnerships in the 
hospitals of his area. Mr. Dennis Meyers of Clay County, KY, was named 
to the Clay County Days Wall of Fame in August 2012 for the amazing 
work he has accomplished in his community and the community's hospital, 
Manchester Memorial Hospital.
  Dennis Meyers's spectacular working experience began as a pastor in 
1969 in Nebraska and Illinois. In 1986, he decided on a change of 
career. He accepted a job as a registered nurse at Hanford Hospital. 
After 4 successful years, Dennis transferred to San Joaquin Community 
Hospital to fill the position of vice president. Dennis never stopped 
dreaming and believing. He continued his career to become chief 
operating officer and vice president of Manchester Memorial Hospital.
  Dennis initiated numerous community-outreach programs, each serving 
as evidence to show the worth of this man and the dedication he 
displayed towards his community. Dennis introduced Mission in Motion, 
public health screenings, Live It Up!, and mission-outreach programs to 
enrich the Clay County community.
  Dennis married Susan Meyers, who also works for the hospital. They 
have three children, who, like their father, hold nursing degrees. 
Dennis urges that success come to everyone in life. He strategizes on 
helping the community that is served by the hospital through Community 
Outreach and church programs.
  At this time, I would like to ask my colleagues in the U.S. Senate to 
join me in honoring Mr. Dennis Meyers as he has been named to the Clay 
County Days Wall of Fame. His ambition and hard work ethic has improved 
and will continue to improve the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
  A news story highlighting the accomplishments of Dennis Meyer was 
recently published in the Manchester Enterprise. I ask unanimous 
consent that said story be printed in the Record.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

            [From the Manchester Enterprise, Aug. 30, 2012]

            Dennis Meyers Led Manchester Memorial to Growth

       Clay County Days Hall of Fame inductee Dennis Meyers 
     retired from the lead role at Manchester Memorial Hospital 
     recently after 12 years in the position.
       Meyers began as a pastor in 1969 in Nebraska and Illinois. 
     In 1980, his career took a dramatic shift when he began 
     working as a recreational therapist at the Battle Creek 
     Sanitarium. In 1986, he transitioned to Hanford Hospital, 
     where he worked as a registered nurse.
       Four years later, Meyers accepted a position as vice 
     president of nursing at San Joaquin Community Hospital.
       From there, he became chief operating officer and vice 
     president of nursing at Manchester Memorial, and then 
     president and chief executive officer.
       Several community outreach initiatives began under Meyers's 
     direction, including Mission in Motion, public health 
     screenings, Live It Up!, and mission-outreach programs that 
     enrich the community.
       Meyers holds a bachelor of arts in religion, a bachelor of 
     science in nursing, and a master's of divinity from Andrews 
     University.
       He is married to Susan Meyers, who works for the hospital, 
     and all three of his children hold nursing degrees.
       Meyers plans to continue helping the community outreach and 
     church programs.

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