[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 68 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: May 26, 1994]
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                     IN MEMORY OF DR. LISA BECHTEL

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                         HON. JAMES H. BILBRAY

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 1994

  Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the lifetime of 
dedication of an outstanding Las Vagan. Throughout her life, Dr. Lisa 
Bechtel served as an inspiration to all those who knew her. As a young 
girl battling with a serious childhood lung disease, she dreamed of the 
day when she would be able to touch the lives of others as a physician. 
To all those fortunate enough to know her, Lisa showed those special 
traits of true self-sacrifice and love for her fellow human beings 
which are so precious and so rare.
  The pride of her family, Dr. Bechtel grew up in Las Vagas and 
graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1977. After college, she 
attended Fordham University School of Medicine in New York City and 
completed her residency in family practice as Shadyside Hospital in 
Pittsburgh. In a world where young professionals are all too often 
caught up in career advancement and financial achievement, Dr. Bechtel 
dedicated each day to selflessly serving her fellow Nevadans in need. 
To repay her student loans, she took an unglamorous position as a 
family practitioner in rural Caliente, NV. Early in 1992, she began 
working with AIDS patients in Las Vegas, where she spearheaded new 
programs for women and children suffering from the ravages of that 
disease.
  Dr. Bechtel was recognized by all segments of our community as a 
dedicated healer, a true exemplar of those who serve others according 
to the Hippocratic oath. The compassion she brought to her work will 
long be remembered by all who were touched by her care.
  And so I ask my colleagues to rise with me today in memory of a truly 
great Nevadan, her accomplishments and her committed spirit.

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