[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14381]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. ROBERT C. KEEN

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2014

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary 
accomplishments of Bobby C. Keen, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive 
Officer of Hancock Regional Hospital, in my congressional district.
  Dr. Keen began his career at Hancock Regional Hospital in 1994 as its 
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Five months later 
Dr. Keen was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer, the 
position he held for the next twenty years.
  Dr. Keen's professional awards and achievements are many and 
noteworthy. They include the Hancock County Mental Health Association's 
Time, Talents and Treasures Award, and the Indiana Hospital 
Association's Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Keen was also appointed 
by three former Governors to serve on the Executive Committee of the 
Indiana Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Board, as well as severing 
under two Governors on the Hospital Council of the Indiana State 
Department of Health.
  Hancock Regional Hospital has been an outstanding example of premier 
health care success in Indiana by delivering top notch medical care and 
providing expertise to the community. Dr. Keen's steadfast dedication 
and continued leadership within the hospital has been vital to its 
success.
  Dr. Keen retired from his duties heading this exemplary institution 
this past June. I ask the entire 6th Congressional District to join me 
in thanking him for his long career and service to his hospital and 
community.

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