[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 25, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  A TRIBUTE TO DAVID M. LAWRENCE, M.D.

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                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 1997

  Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, as chairman and CEO of Kaiser Foundation 
Health Plan and Hospitals, David M. Lawrence, M.D., has helped reshape 
the delivery of health care in this country. During Dr. Lawrence's 
tenure as CEO for the past 5 years, he has reaffirmed Kaiser 
Permanente's 50-year commitment to serving the community as a nonprofit 
health care system. As a result of Dr. Lawrence's leadership, Kaiser 
Permanente continues to serve as a national example of delivering high-
quality health care that is affordable to all American families. In 
addition, Dr. Lawrence has committed Kaiser Permanente resources to 
funding landmark research that has resulted in a new national vaccine 
for immunizing children, new standards for detecting cancer, and better 
practices for delivering healthier babies. Under Dr. Lawrence's 
guidance, his organization has contributed millions of dollars to the 
health and safety of children around the country. Through educational 
theater programs, grants to local hospitals, and operation of the Watts 
Learning Center, Kaiser Permanente stands as an example of community 
responsibility and integrity. On this occasion of Dr. Lawrence's fifth-
year anniversary, we extend our regards and congratulations.

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