Congress Moves to Honor Colonel Ola Lee Mize with VA Clinic Designation
November 16, 2024
In a fitting tribute to a distinguished veteran and community leader, the House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5464, an act to name the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinic in Guntersville, Alabama, as the Colonel Ola Lee Mize Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.
Colonel Mize, a native of Alabama, served with distinction in the United States Army for over three decades. During World War II, he participated in the liberation of concentration camps and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his bravery.
After the war, Mize returned home and became deeply involved in his community. He served as mayor of Guntersville for over 20 years and was instrumental in bringing numerous economic development projects to the town.
Mize was also a dedicated advocate for veterans. He served on the Alabama Veterans Affairs Commission and was a founding member of the Guntersville Veterans Council.
“Colonel Mize dedicated his life to serving our country and our community,” said Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL), who introduced the bill. “It is only fitting that we honor his legacy by naming this VA clinic in his memory.”
The VA clinic in Guntersville provides essential medical services to over 10,000 veterans in the area. The renaming of the clinic will ensure that Mize’s name and contributions are remembered for generations to come.
“This is a wonderful honor for Colonel Mize and his family,” said VA Guntersville Director Dr. Mark T. Maddox. “We are proud to carry on his legacy of caring for our veterans.”
The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration and is expected to be passed unanimously. Once signed into law, the VA clinic in Guntersville will officially become known as the Colonel Ola Lee Mize Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.
The renaming ceremony is scheduled to take place in the spring of 2025. The event will be open to the public and will feature remarks from dignitaries, veterans, and Mize’s family.
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