    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book II)]
    [July 8, 1997]
    [Page 923]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Memorandum on the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical
    Center
    July 8, 1997

    Memorandum for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

    Subject: John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

        A veteran of World War II, a local prosecutor, and since 1955,
    representing the people of Michigan in the Congress, John D. Dingell has
    served his country and his State with distinction for over 50 years.
    Furthermore, throughout his career Congressman Dingell has championed
    both quality health care and veterans' rights. I therefore take great
    pleasure in honoring Congressman Dingell by naming the VA Medical Center
    in Detroit after him.
        Thus, in recognition of Congressman Dingell's leadership and
    exemplary service to our country, I direct that the VA facility located
    at 4646 John R. in Detroit, Michigan, hereafter be known as the John D.
    Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. You are directed
    to take such further actions as necessary to effect the naming of this
    facility for Congressman Dingell.

                                                          William J. Clinton