[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 47 (Thursday, April 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF SAMUEL MERRITT COLLEGE RECEIVING THE 1999 CALIFORNIA 
                  GOVERNOR'S QUALITY AWARD OAKLAND, CA

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 13, 2000

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize and celebrate Samuel Merritt 
College's receipt of the California Governor's Quality Award for 1999.
  The Quality Award is California's premier award for performance 
excellence and quality achievement in business, education and health 
care professions. Samuel Merritt College was one of only six recipients 
to receive this prestigious award. The College is the first institution 
of higher education to receive this award.
  Samuel Merritt College educates students for a life of highly skilled 
and compassionate service in health care. Founded in 1909 as a hospital 
school of nursing, Samuel Merritt College today offers both graduate 
and undergraduate degree programs in a variety of health science 
fields. The College's degrees include Bachelor of Science degrees in 
Nursing and Health and Human Sciences and Master degrees in 
Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, and 
Nursing.
  Samuel Merritt College has a long tradition of excellence 
representing the finest in health sciences education.
  On March 8, 2000, a reception was held by the College's Board of 
Regents in celebration of this honor.
  The Samuel Merritt College is truly a valuable resource for the 
community and medical profession. I am proud of this accomplishment and 
join in the celebration of this well-deserved recognition.

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