[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 21 (Wednesday, March 1, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E217]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      HONORING DR. PERLITA NARVAEZ

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 1, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
a woman who has worked hard to educate women in Bent County about 
preventing cancer. Dr. Perlita Narvaez works with women in her county 
to encourage regular checkups and comforts patients with her gentle 
bedside manner.
  Perlita was honored by the local chapter of the Colorado Women's 
Cancer Control Initiative for her services to help encourage 
preventative measures in women's health. Perlita has been performing 
cancer screenings for area women for nearly two years by working 
directly with the Cancer Control Initiative. The Initiative encourages 
low-income women to call for an appointment and even offers for a 
volunteer to go with the woman if she wishes. This Initiative and 
Perlita have worked diligently to help reduce the number of women who 
suffer from breast and cervical cancer.
  Perlita has been practicing medicine for 12 years. She has made 
working with women and children her specialty. Her efforts have been 
applauded by both patients and the Cancer Control Initiative.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like to offer this tribute 
of thanks to Dr. Perlita Narvaez. Colorado is grateful for her service.

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