[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 125 (Thursday, September 12, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1601]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATIONS TO COTEAU DES PRAIRIE HOSPITAL

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                            HON. TIM JOHNSON

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 1996

  Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to take 
this opportunity to publicly congratulate the Coteau des Prairies 
Hospital in Sisseton, SD on their new addition and remodeling project 
as they celebrate their 29th anniversary during the open house on 
Sunday, September 15, 1996.
  I regret that I cannot personally attend this ceremony, but I want to 
share my hearty congratulations to all associated with the Coteau des 
Prairies Hospital, as well as the entire Sisseton community. All of the 
effort and hard work that went into making this new addition and 
remodeling project a reality should be commended, and everyone who has 
participated has reason to be proud.
  I also would like to take this opportunity to commend the outstanding 
staff of the hospital and the Sisseton area citizens who have loyally 
committed themselves and their resources toward building the excellent 
reputation that the Coteau des Prairies Hospital so deservedly 
possesses today. This hospital addition and remodeling project is a 
clear sign of a thriving community which is continuing to provide 
important services for northeast South Dakota.
  A strong, economically viable hospital in Sisseton is absolutely 
essential for providing a high quality of life for people of the area, 
and for promoting economic development in the community. The people of 
the Sisseton area have much to be proud of today, and I am pleased to 
extend my best wishes and congratulations to Coteau des Prairies 
Hospital and its friends for continued great success.

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