[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 109 (Tuesday, August 9, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       FLOYD COUNTY NURSE HONORED

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 9, 1994

  Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to rise today to honor a 
special hero in the minds of many in Floyd County, KY. I speak of a 
helping hand all of Floyd County knows--Jane Wallace.
  Last week, Jane joined an elite group of nurses in the United 
States--those honored by the U.S. Chief Nurse Officer of the U.S. 
Public Health Service for their service.
  I cannot think of any person more deserving of the high honor of the 
Chief Nurse Officer Award.
  Although she retired from nursing in 1976, her contribution to 
nursing has never been or ever could be forgotten. She committed 35 
years to nursing and has touched so many people during those years. In 
her 19 years as the Floyd County Public Health nurse, her work took her 
into the small outlying communities and hollows of the county when no 
other people were going to help. That meant a lot to the people she 
helped.
  In 1934, she became a nursing supervisor at Berea Hospital. It was 
the first of her many supervisor jobs that capitalized on her best 
asset--her organizational skills.
  After moving to Prestonsburg General and work as a private duty 
nurse, Jane joined the ranks of the U.S. Public Health Service.
  Today at 83, she still serves on the county board of health and 
according to reports, she's never missed a meeting. And, she still 
takes care of her neighbors when they are sick.
  Mr. Speaker, I am delighted and honored to speak out about this 
modern-day, Kentucky-version of Clara Barton. We, in eastern Kentucky, 
are fortunate to have her making our lives better.
  The ability to help one heal is very powerful and moving. Jane 
Wallace has that power.
  Now the rest of America knows what Floyd County has known for a long 
time. Jane Wallace is a dedicated, important part of keeping people 
healthy, and her service certainly deserves this national honor.
  Congratulations Jane Wallace, you have always been an integral part 
of life in Floyd County. Thanks for your advice and help when we needed 
it most.

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