[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 100 (Thursday, July 27, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1369]
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             HONORING CARYN BART OF RIVER EDGE, NEW JERSEY

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2000

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to Caryn Bart of River 
Edge, New Jersey, a nurse who works at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, 
who went far beyond the call of duty to help a family with their 
struggle through a horrible tragedy.
  Armando and Erika Herrera, from Garfield, New Jersey, who both work 
at Holy Name Hospital, recently suffered the tragic loss of their 
seven-year-old son, Daniel. On June 9, 2000, mother and son traveled to 
visit relatives in Hungary. Two days later, while Mrs. Herrera lay down 
flowers at her mother's grave, an elevated headstone tipped over, fell, 
and fractured Daniel's skull.
  As Mr. and Mrs. Herrera were naturally stunned and dazed by these 
events, not knowing what to do, Caryn Bart took it upon herself to help 
the Herrera's in their time of need. Ms. Bart, who has four children 
and is married to Steve Bart, became a registered nurse in 1997 after 
graduating from Bergen Community College.
  Through Ms. Bart's facilitation, the Herreras received calls from 
doctors in London, Helsinki and New York. A special flight was arranged 
to take them to a children's hospital in London. All that could have 
been done was done. Unfortunately, Daniel died of his injuries a few 
days later.
  Although nothing can help Armando and Erika Herrera through this 
terrible loss, the efforts of Ms. Bart must be acknowledged. She is 
truly a great American and worthy of much praise and thanks. What Ms. 
Bart did is a wonderful example of the gift of loving kindness. She is 
an inspiration and an example of what compassion generosity are for all 
of us.
  Angels walk among us and many of the nurses of America, like Caryn 
Bart, are these angels.

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