[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 44 (Tuesday, April 21, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E603]
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     CONGRATULATIONS TO SINAI HOSPITAL AUXILIARY, INC. ON THE 50TH 
                      ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 1998

  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to the 
Sinai Hospital Auxiliary, Inc. on the 50th anniversary of its founding. 
A hospital is only as good as the people who are associated with it, 
and for more than 130 years Sinai Hospital has been one of the leading 
health care institutions in Baltimore, Maryland. Over the years, the 
Sinai Hospital Auxiliary has contributed to this success by supporting 
the hospital and reaching out to the larger community.
  In 1948, the Sinai Hospital Board of Directors created the Women's 
Auxiliary of Sinai Hospital. Its mission was to interpret the hospital 
to the community, provide volunteer and other services and allocate all 
designated funds to help the hospital. Its first meeting was attended 
by more than 700 women.
  In 1968, the Women's Auxiliary became the Sinai Hospital Auxiliary, 
opening its membership to include male members. As an integral part of 
Sinai Hospital, the Auxiliary supports and funds many innovative 
programs and projects that benefit the hospital.
  The Auxiliary has been involved in almost every aspect of the 
hospital. Among its many noteworthy accomplishments, the Auxiliary has 
presented the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with a $125,000, five-year 
grant; donated a specially equipped car to help stroke victims; 
provided care safety seats for infants and children; and undertaken 
many educational health programs.
  I hope that my colleagues will join me in saluting the Sinai Hospital 
Auxiliary on its 50th anniversary and in commending its members for 
their dedication and commitment to the community.

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