[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 54 (Thursday, May 4, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E645]
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         IN HONOR OF THE PHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION OF OHIO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the Philippine Nurses 
Association of America, which is holding its 21st annual convention on 
June 21-23, 2000 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Philippine Nurses 
Association of Ohio will co-host the event along with the chapters from 
Michigan and Indiana. This year's convention, titled Nursing Odyssey: 
New Realities, New Vision, will reflect the dynamic role of nurses in a 
changing health care delivery system.
  The Philippine Nurses Association of America was established in 1979 
in response to the growing need to address the concerns and issues 
important to Filipino nurses within this country. The Ohio Chapter was 
formally established in 1992. The PNA of Ohio is a voluntary, non-
profit organization encompassing the areas of Cleveland, Akron, Medina 
in Ohio. There are over one hundred paid members in the chapter.
  The objectives of the Philippine Nurses Association reflect their 
commitment to community service and the promotion of activities and 
programs that unify the Filipino nurses of the United States and 
advance health care of Filipinos throughout the nation. Their 
contributions to the betterment of their community is noteworthy. Their 
dedication, caring, and love for others is most evident, and I am 
grateful for their service to others.
  My fellow colleagues, I ask you to join with me in recognizing the 
important accomplishments and essential contributions of the Philippine 
Nurses Association of America.

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