[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 37 (Thursday, March 20, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E530]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 1997

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to the men and 
women of St. Francis Hospital, which this year proudly celebrates 40 
years of dedicated service to the residents of Milwaukee's south side.
  Nestled into a residential neighborhood, St. Francis Hospital for 
decades has realized that health care means more than the latest 
advances in medical technology. In fact, health care is about people, 
the people who come to the hospital for care and the professionals who 
provide it. Even during this day and age, a time of great change in 
health care, St. Francis Hospital remains committed to its founding 
vision: reaching out to care for those in need. And, the hospital 
remains true to the philosophy of their founding Felician Sisters, 
whose focus is a dedication to care and compassion for the whole 
person--body, mind, and spirit.
  Residents of Milwaukee and the surrounding communities are truly 
fortunate that they can seek care and comfort at a leading institution 
such as St. Francis Hospital. Excellence shows through in the 
hospital's comprehensive specialty programs: orthopedics, advanced 
surgery, obstetrics, and cardiac care, to name a few. In addition, the 
Wisconsin Laser Center, the Center of Neurological Disorders and the 
Center for Children's Orthopedics, all located at St. Francis Hospital, 
are recognized as leaders in their fields, both in Wisconsin and the 
Midwest.
  My colleagues certainly realize that fine facilities and modern 
equipment are essential in providing health care services today, but I 
truly believe it is the people of St. Francis Hospital, the Sisters, 
employees, medical staff, board of directors, volunteers, guild 
members, benefactors and friends, who have been the major force in 
continuing the hospital's fine tradition of Christian caring for the 
sick and injured over the last 40 years.
  Congratulations, St. Francis Hospital on 40 outstanding years of care 
and compassion for Milwaukeeans, and best wishes for continuing success 
in the next 40 and well beyond.

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