[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1726]
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TRIBUTE TO RETIRING MISSOURI HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT CHARLES L. 
                                 BOWMAN

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 1997

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that a 
distinguished career in the health care industry is coming to an end in 
Missouri.
  Charles L. ``Charlie'' Bowman, president of the Missouri Hospital 
Association, Hospital Industry Data Institute, and MHA Management 
Services Corp., is retiring after having served Missouri's health care 
community for 22 years.
  Bowman's distinguished career in health care began in October 1975 
when he was named senior vice president of the Missouri Hospital 
Association. He was selected president of that organization in 1986. 
Mr. Bowman also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army National 
Guard from 1962-1990, retiring as a Colonel.
  During his decades of service to Missouri's hospitals, Bowman has 
witnessed encouraging changes in the State's health care system. Recent 
challenges include the emergence of managed care, increasing 
competition among health care providers, rapid advances in technology, 
and increasing oversight by government agencies. Throughout the new 
challenges of today's health care environment, Bowman has led the 
association to promote the health and welfare of the citizens of 
Missouri through education and legislative advocacy.
  Additionally, Charlie Bowman is active in service and professional 
organizations, including Rotary International, the American Hospital 
Association, the American Society of Association Executives, the 
Missouri Society of Association Executives, the Missouri Association of 
Army Officers, and the Boy Scouts of America.
  As he prepares for quieter times with his wife, Sue, and his four 
children, I know the Members of the House will join me in paying 
tribute to Charlie Bowman and in wishing him the best in the days 
ahead.

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