[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 14953-14954]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING MR. THOMAS MARTIN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND 
SUPERINTENDENT OF LINCOLN COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 3, ON HIS 
                               RETIREMENT

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 28, 2015

  Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Mr. 
Thomas Martin, the Chief Executive Officer and Superintendent of 
Lincoln County Hospital, for his years of service and advocacy to 
Eastern Washington. A visionary leader, Mr. Martin served for more than 
twenty-six years as a hospital administrator in Lincoln County. Mr. 
Martin will be retiring at the end of January and I am pleased to 
recognize his accomplishments and countless contributions to our great 
community in Eastern Washington.
  Throughout his illustrious career, Tom gained a reputation as a 
visionary and innovative leader. In Northeastern Washington, his legacy 
includes numerous programs that were developed and utilized during his 
tenure, namely Level One Cardiac Care, F.A.S.T. Stroke, Remote Presence 
Physicians using robotics, Telehealth, and other key partnerships with 
tertiary facilities and services. Due to his tireless work, these 
programs and initiatives will continue to better the lives of those in 
Eastern Washington for generations to come.
  Furthermore, through the years, Tom received several prestigious 
healthcare and leadership awards including the American College of 
Healthcare Executives Regents Award, the Qualis Health Award of 
Excellence in Healthcare Quality, and the Healthcare Leadership Award 
from the Washington Rural Health Association and the Becker's National 
Review. These awards exemplify Mr. Martin's incredible service to our 
community.

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  Constantly working to advance the health and well-being of those in 
the Inland Northwest, Tom continually positioned his hospital and 
programs for success. Through his efforts, he provided increased access 
to healthcare throughout our community and continues to remain an 
important advocate for rural health care and Critical Access Hospitals 
all across our State. Mr. Martin is a true testament to what an 
involved and devoted member of a community looks like and continually 
goes above and beyond to advance healthcare efforts in Northeastern 
Washington.
  I would like to thank Mr. Thomas Martin for his years of dedication 
to Lincoln County and to the greater Inland Northwest. I applaud his 
commitment to advocating for rural healthcare access all across our 
State and for his devotion to bettering the lives of those within 
Eastern Washington. I wish him the best of luck in the next chapter of 
his life.

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