Community Health Professionals received a commendation from Jon Husted, Ohio Secretary of State, on CHP’s 40th anniversary.

The presentation was made following the Nov. 18 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce meeting. Brian Bauman, regional liaison to Secretary of State Husted, made the presentation. Receiving it was Brent Tow, president and CEO of Community Health Professionals.

Community Health Professionals was established in Van Wert n 1975. Today, in addition to Van Wert and Ada, it services clients in Archbold, Bryan, Defiance, Paulding, Delphos, Lima, Wapakoneta and Celina.

Claudia Crawford, RN, BSN, CHPN, is the nursing supervisor of the Ada office.

Its services include a complete range of home health, hospice and related services, including skilled nursing, in-home and inpatient hospice, in-home therapy, private duty and adult day services. Services are available 24-hours, seven days a week.

The commendation reads:
“It is my privilege to recognize and commend you on your 40th anniversary.

"This certificate of Commendation is tendered on behalf of the people of the State of Ohio as a small token of their gratitude and sincere admiration for your exemplary work and devotion to your patients, their families and the entire community.

"You are hereby recognized for your commitment and continued service. Your unwavering adherence to excellence is a testament to your focus and determination and should served as an inspiration to others for what can be achieved with such perseverance.

"As Ohio’s 53rd Secretary of State, it is my honor and unique distinction to recognize and commend you on your 40th anniversary. May your good and honorable work continue and stand as a measure for those who follow, inspiring them to believe in and work for the betterment of the lives of the people and communities throughout the State of Ohio.”

- Signed Jon Husted, Ohio Secretary of State