[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 55 (Monday, May 8, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E668]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                          NATIONAL NURSES WEEK

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 8, 2000

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of National 
Nurses Week, and to especially express gratitude and appreciation to 
the outstanding Nursing Staff at Edward Hine's Junior Veteran's Medical 
Center.
  Throughout the year, these compassionate, hardworking nurses are 
entrusted with the care of our nation's veterans. The nursing staff at 
Edward Hine's Junior Veteran's Hospital is comprised of 518 Registered 
Nurses (RN), 144 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), 40 Nursing Assistants 
(NA), 56 Health Care Technicians (HCT), and 91 Clerks, all dedicated 
individuals whose diligent care is deeply appreciated. I recognize 
their commitment and endless efforts to offer exceptional patient care, 
while taking part in research, education, quality improvement, 
infection control, administration, and many other areas. Clearly these 
nurses make a tremendous contribution to the well-being of their 
patients.
  We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to those who served and 
sacrificed for our freedoms. It is only fitting they in turn receive 
the best quality care.
  In closing, Mr. Speaker, I am proud and honored to offer to my 
colleagues in the United States House of Representatives an example of 
the American Spirit where traditional patriotic values of ``Helping 
Sharing, Always Caring for Our Veterans'' are practiced on a daily 
basis. The Nursing Staff at Edward Hine's Junior Medical Center is 
recognized for their professionalism, sensitivity and interpersonal 
skills as well as their altruistic dedication.

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