[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 26 (Thursday, March 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             HONORING THE TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER

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                       HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2000

  Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Torrance 
Memorial Medical Center, and important facility within my district. The 
largest community hospital in the area, Torrance Memorial is currently 
celebrating is 75th anniversary.
  For 75 years, the Torrance Memorial Medical Center has played an 
integral role in the health and welfare of the South Bay and Peninsula 
communities. The medical center has come a long way since it first 
opened its doors in 1925. More babies were delivered and more patients 
were admitted during the last quarter of 1999 than during its first ten 
years in operation.
  With 380 beds, the Torrance facility is widely recognized as one of 
the most technologically advanced private hospitals in the regions. A 
leader in the health care industry, Torrance Memorial specializes in 
acute care, particularly in the areas of cardiology, cancer treatment, 
burn treatment, and neonatal care. The center has provided first rate 
medical care to tens of thousands of local residents throughout the 
years.
  Torrance Memorial is an active member of the community. It is a 
pioneer in prevention, education, and community services providing 
classes, lectures, daycare, and physician referrals to help the 
residents of the South Bay and surrounding communities play a greater 
role in their own health.
  I commend the staff and volunteers of the Torrance Memorial Medical 
Center for providing such outstanding care, and I congratulate then on 
this milestone. The South Bay is grateful for your services.

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