[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 22, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1926]
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                          JOHN NESPOLI HONORED

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 1999

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. John 
L. Nespoli, who has been named Community Leaders of the Year by the 
Arthritis Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania. I am proud to have been 
asked to participate in this event.
  This prestigious award has been described by Arthritis Foundation 
Chairperson Deborah D. Hannon as an honor ``presented to an individual 
who epitomizes the word `leader' in both their personal and 
professional life. The recipient is someone who gives back to their 
community as a way of thanking them for achieving success in their own 
life.''
  John Nespoli is the president and chief executive officer of Mercy 
Health Partners and one of the senior vice presidents of Catholic 
Healthcare Partners, which makes him responsible for a $200 million 
health care system, including a tertiary referral center, community 
hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health care, physician 
group practice and managed care operations.
  In addition, John serves on a large number of diverse community 
organizations. A native of Berwick, John is a dedicated professional 
with strong commitment to our region. He is the husband of the former 
Geri Kamps and the father of twins.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud the Arthritis Foundation for this year's 
choice for the ``Community Leader of the Year'' and am pleased to send 
my year very best wishes to John as he accepts this prestigious honor.

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