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House Approves Gosar Bill to Name Prescott Vet Center After Dr. Cameron McKinley

Washington, DC, June 17, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after the House unanimously passed his sponsored legislation, H.R. 1216, which will designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Center in Prescott, Arizona, as the “Dr. Cameron McKinley Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Center”:

For Immediate Release
Date: June 17, 2014

Contact: Steven D. Smith
Steven.Smith@mail.house.gov

Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after the House unanimously passed his sponsored legislation, H.R. 1216, which will designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Center in Prescott, Arizona, as the “Dr. Cameron McKinley Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Center”:

“I am proud to see the House recognize the distinguished life and career of Dr. Cam McKinley. In these tumultuous times for the Department of Veterans Affairs, I believe it is important to remember and honor those who show exemplary service and dedication to our nation’s veterans. Dr. McKinley demonstrated extraordinary service both as a U.S. Marine and as a veteran advocate. Much of his career was spent as Chief Psychologist at the Prescott Veterans Affairs Hospital, a facility in which he played an integral role in having opened. His medical service was nothing short of groundbreaking, improving the lives of countless Arizona veterans while specializing in treating post traumatic stress disorder.

“Dr. McKinley strove for exemplary service to his veteran colleagues. We should all follow in his footsteps and challenge ourselves to serve others as he did. The challenge before us as a nation is to provide timely, quality, patient-centered, and patient-friendly care to each and every veteran, just as Dr. McKinley did every day. Naming the Prescott Vet Center after him will remind us of that vital mission.”

Upon hearing the news of the passage of the bill, Cam McKinley’s widow Anne McKinley said, “Today is a very special day in honor of a very special man. Our family is thrilled this bill passed the House and we are very grateful for Congressman Gosar’s leadership. Congressman Gosar listened to his constituents and responded to what they were saying. His dedication to this cause cannot be understated. This was truly a community effort and I would also like to thank all of Cam’s former patients, colleagues, the veterans service organizations and the community for supporting this endeavor. Special thanks to Ken Hall, Patsy Ray, Craig Mathews and Mike Flannery.”

Additional:

Part 1 of Congressman Gosar’s speech on the House floor today supporting H.R. 1216 can be found HERE.

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