[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 62 (Tuesday, May 7, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4809-S4810]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MALLORY ROME

  Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I am pleased to inform my 
colleagues that Mallory Rome of Killington, VT, has been selected to 
receive the prestigious James Madison Fellowship. I commend the 
foundation for their decision to select Mallory--a Vermonter who has a 
deep commitment to teaching.
  As most Americans learn at an early age, James Madison is the 
``Father of the Constitution.'' He sponsored the first 10 amendments 
and there is probably no single individual who had more involvement 
with drafting this remarkable document that has served our country so 
well. It is fitting that Congress established the James Madison 
Fellowship Program in honor of this great American.
  Each year, fellowships are awarded to individuals who are interested 
in pursuing a career in education and who desire to concentrate their 
studies in American history or political science. Mallory has worked 
very hard to earn this fellowship. This month, she will graduate from 
Yale University. Her 4 years there have prepared her well for this 
fellowship and her future career. Mallory has already interned for the 
Teach For America Program and worked as a teaching assistant at a 
summer school.
  I am confident that the foundation will be proud that it awarded this 
fellowship to Mallory. I know that her family and Vermont are already 
proud of her and I wish her the best in the future.

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        WOUND, OSTOMY, AND CONTINENCE NURSES SOCIETY CONFERENCE

  Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I am pleased to welcome the 28th 
annual Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society [WOCN] conference to 
Seattle, WA, June 15-19, 1996. 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 enterostomal 
therapist nurses, and other nurses specializing in wound, ostomy, and 
continence care.
  Founded in 1968, WOCN is the only national organization for nurses 
which specializes in the prevention of pressure ulcers and the 
management and rehabilitation of persons with ostomies, wounds, and 
incontinence. In addition, 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. I 
applaud them for their commitment and dedication to their work.
  In this age of changing health care services and increasing costs, 
the WOCN nurse plays an integral role in providing cost-effective care 
for their 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 am honored that 
WOCN has chosen Seattle to host its conference and wish them every 
success.

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