[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 19, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S5631]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO ANDY MARTEL OF MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

   Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
pay tribute to Andy Martel for leading the fight to save Catholic 
Medical Center in Manchester. His efforts have been inspirational and 
steadfast.
  Andy was highly active in the preservation of Catholic Medical 
Center. There were plans to eliminate this important landmark in 
Manchester. The Center was having a difficult time preserving itself. 
Andy took it upon himself to save this acute-care hospital. He has 
tirelessly sought quality health care for the people of New Hampshire.
  His efforts included organizing concerned citizens, raising funds, 
and heightening awareness about the plans to close the hospital. He 
became overwhelmingly cheerful and dedicated to the battle. The largest 
reason for the hospital's preservation was Andy's efforts.
  Andy has been a valued member of the Manchester community for many 
years. He has volunteered in many political campaigns, been active in 
his church, and served in public office himself. He served as a State 
Representative in Ward 9 of Manchester. He has been committed to 
grassroots style representation and has been an asset to the 
legislation of New Hampshire.
  As a fellow Catholic, I thank him for his dedication to our church. 
As a citizen of New Hampshire, I thank him for his public service and 
volunteerism. As a Senator, I thank him for all he has done to make New 
Hampshire a better State.
  Once again, I commend Andy for his work on the Catholic Medical 
Center and for all his efforts. I wish him the best of luck in the 
future. It is an honor to represent him in the United States 
Senate.

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