[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 98 (Tuesday, July 21, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1368]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TO HONOR DR. SCOT D. FOSTER, PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF 
                           NURSE ANESTHETISTS

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 21, 1998

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, with gratitude, I rise today to pay tribute to 
a remarkable constituent of California's Ninth Congressional District, 
Dr. Scot D. Foster, the outgoing national President of the American 
Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA). In my opinion, it is 
appropriate at this time to recognize the outstanding career of this 
distinguished individual.
  Founded in 1931, the AANA represents over 27,000 certified registered 
nurse anesthetists, or CRNAs, across the country who provide over 65% 
of the anesthesia in the United States each year. They work in every 
setting in which anesthesia is delivered, and for all types of surgical 
cases including hospital surgical suites, obstetrical delivery rooms, 
ambulatory surgical centers, and the offices of dentists, podiatrists, 
and plastic surgeons.
  As president, Dr. Foster was responsible for charting the policy and 
direction of the association from 1997-1998. Throughout his involvement 
with AANA, Dr. Foster has also held a variety of leadership positions 
prior to being elected President, including Treasurer and Vice 
President of the AANA.
  A learned scholar and expert in his field, Dr. Foster began his 
studies at the University of Kansas, receiving a Bachelor of Arts 
degree in 1972, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1974, and a CRNA 
certificate in 1976. He attained a Master of Arts degree in Educational 
Administration in 1977, a PhD in Higher Education in 1984, and a 
Masters of Science in Nursing in 1994.
  Dr. Foster currently is a Professor of Nursing at Samuel Merritt 
College in Oakland, California and is a former Associate Clinical 
Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the UCLA School of 
Medicine in Los Angles, California. Dr. Foster is widely published and 
speaks often before professional groups and societies, which has earned 
him the esteem and respect of his peers and others in all professions.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me in recognizing Dr. 
Foster for his notable career and outstanding achievements. 
Congratulations, Dr. Foster, on a job well done.

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