[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 112 (Friday, August 12, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                TRIBUTE TO MERCY HOSPITAL OF PORT HURON

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 12, 1994

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mercy 
Hospital of Port Huron. Mercy Hospital is commemorating its 40th 
anniversary this weekend when the archbishop of Detroit, Adam Maida, 
concelebrates a Mass of thanksgiving with the auxiliary bishop, and the 
pastors and priests of the area.
  Founded in 1954, Mercy Hospital was recently honored by being named 
one of the nation's top 100 hospitals. As an institution, Mercy 
Hospital of Port Huron has continually striven for excellence. Based on 
a foundation of respect, and honesty, everyone at Mercy Hospital has 
worked as a team to serve the needs of our community. With their 
beliefs in responsible stewardship and social justice, Mercy Hospital 
has demonstrated that it is possible to provide quality, cost-effective 
care while making investments in equipment and operations.
  A special tribute will also be paid to the Sisters of Mercy who will 
mark their 150th anniversary next month. Dedicated to patient care, the 
development of healthcare systems, and higher learning, the Sisters of 
Mercy offer many needed services in our community.
  On August 15, Mercy Hospital will have served the people of Port 
Huron and St. Clair County for 40 years. Over these years the hospital 
has earned recognition and enormous respect. I applaud those whose 
efforts have made Mercy Hospital a world class medical facility.
  On the occasion of the hospital's 40th anniversary, I am pleased to 
pay tribute to Mercy Hospital of Port Huron. I ask that my colleagues 
join me in saluting a valued resource in my home community as it 
prepares for the next 40 years of service.

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