[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 142 (Wednesday, November 1, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2049-E2050]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATIONS TO COFFEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

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                          HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 1, 2000

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Coffee Regional 
Medical Center located in Douglas, GA, for receiving the 2000 Georgia 
Rural Health Association Rural Hospital of the Year Award.
  Moving into their new facility in 1998, Coffee Regional Medical 
Center is serving our community by promoting health and delivering 
health related services. Furthermore, this new facility has enabled 
Coffee Regional Medical Center to reduce operating expenses and 
increase profitability. This new facility has become a source of pride 
for the citizens of Coffee county, and I want to congratulate them on 
their accomplishments.

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  The Rural Hospital of the Year Award is given on the merits of 
demonstrated excellence in service and organization and can be viewed 
as a model institution for others.
  Furthermore, I want to congratulate George Heck, President and CEO, 
as well as the entire staff of the Coffee Regional Medical Center for 
excelling in efficiency, quality of care, community support, volunteer 
programs, and relevance to the rural community of Coffee County. I wish 
them all continued success in serving the people of Coffee County, GA.

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