[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S4456]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      TRIBUTE TO PORTER HOSPITAL AND THE HELEN PORTER NURSING HOME

 Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, it is a great honor for me to 
represent the people of the state of Vermont. On this occasion, I rise 
to pay tribute to two health care institutions in Vermont that add so 
much to their communities and make ``the Green Mountain State'' such a 
wonderful place to live.
  This year Porter Hospital is celebrating its 75th anniversary and 
Helen Porter Nursing Home is celebrating its 30th anniversary of 
providing quality health care to the people of Addison County, Vermont. 
Together these two institutions have played a vital role in delivering 
a continuum of care to thousands of people. They have demonstrated 
their commitment to serving as catalysts in the development of health 
services for the people of this region.
  Porter Hospital has been caring for its community since 1925 and is a 
full service, community hospital, providing emergency services and 
comprehensive medical care. Helen Porter Nursing Home provides skilled 
and intermediate care to residents in a home-like environment where 
privacy is honored and individuality respected.
  The devoted and professional staff of both institutions provide the 
full range of health care from outpatient services and rehabilitation, 
to long-term care and Wellness programs. Additionally, Porter Hospital 
and Helen Porter Nursing Home have contributed significantly to the 
economic vitality of the region as major employers and active members 
of the Addison County business community.
  In a rural state such as Vermont, we count our successes one 
community at a time. We hold our institutions dear and we thank the men 
and women who devote their lives to improving the health status of our 
state.
  Porter Hospital and Helen Porter Nursing Home have displayed a 
steadfast commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of 
Addison County. The citizens of Vermont are tremendously grateful for 
that commitment, and I join them in sharing gratitude. Thank 
you.

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