[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 55 (Thursday, April 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E644-E645]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            THE WOUND, OSTOMY AND CONTINENCE NURSES SOCIETY

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                           HON. JACK METCALF

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 1996

  Mr. METCALF. Mr. Speaker, I rise to address the House and ask 
permission to extend and revise my remarks.
  I am pleased to welcome the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses 
Society [WOCN] to Seattle, WA on June 15-19, for their 28th annual 
conference. The theme of the conference, ``The Future is Ours to 
Create,'' will focus on future opportunities and challenges relating to 
the changing and expanding role of ET (enterostomal therapists) nurses 
and other nurses specializing in wound, ostomy, and continence care.
  Founded in 1968, the WOCN is the only national organization for 
nurses who specialize in the prevention of pressure ulcers and the 
management and rehabilitation of persons with ostomies, wounds, and 
incontinence. WOCN is a professional nursing society which supports its 
members by promoting educational, clinical and research opportunities, 
to advance the practice and guide the delivery of expert health care to 
individuals with wounds, ostomies and incontinence.
  In this age of changing health care services and skyrocketing costs, 
the WOCN nurse plays an integral role in providing cost-effective care 
to patients. This year's Seattle conference will provide a unique 
opportunity for WOCN participants to learn about the most current 
issues and trends related to their practice. I wish WOCN every success 
in their conference.

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           HONORING THE SOUTH SIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 1996

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this opportunity to applaud the 
invaluable services provided by the South Side Volunteer Fire 
Department. These brave, civic minded people give freely of their time 
so that we may all feel safer at night.
  Few realize the depth of training and hard work that goes into being 
a volunteer firefighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, ``These 
fireman must have an overwhelming desire to do for others while 
expecting nothing in return.''
  Preparation includes twice-monthly training programs in which they 
have live drills, study the latest videos featuring the latest in 
firefighting tactics, as well as attend seminars where they can obtain 
the knowledge they need to save lives. Within a year of becoming a 
volunteer firefighter, most attend the Tennessee Fire Training School 
in Murfreesboro where they undergo further, intensified training.
  When the residents of my district go to bed at night, they know that 
should disaster strike and their home catch fire, well-trained and 
qualified volunteer fire departments are ready and willing to give so 
graciously and generously of themselves. This peace of mind should not 
be taken for granted.
  By selflessly giving of themselves, they ensure a safer future for us 
all. We owe these volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude for 
their service and sacrifice.

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