[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 1, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E684]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO THE AUXILIARY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ON THEIR 75th 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 1, 2001

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, my congressional district in Riverside, 
California is extremely fortunate to have a dynamic and dedicated group 
of community volunteers who willingly and unselfishly give of their 
time and talents to ensure the well-being of our city and county. These 
individuals work tirelessly to enrich and brighten the lives of so many 
at Riverside Community Hospital. It is my distinct pleasure to honor 
and commend the Auxiliary of Riverside Community Hospital today as they 
celebrate their 75th Anniversary on April 28th.
  Volunteers of the Auxiliary of Riverside Community Hospital have 
donated millions of hours of service to the hospital and the community 
over the last 75 years. Fund-raising before 1997 helped to 
significantly improve services at the hospital. And since then, the 
Auxiliary has raised $50,000 for defibrillators for the Riverside City 
Fire Department, $75,000 for a mobile health vehicle to deliver free 
health services throughout the riverside area, and most recently 
$50,000 for dental equipment and $25,000 for health educational 
materials for the Eastside Health Center. The Auxiliary volunteers also 
raise funds for educational scholarships and seminars.
  Volunteers of the Auxiliary give over 60,000 volunteer service hours 
a year to the riverside Community Hospital in addition to all of their 
community work. Services that Auxiliary volunteers perform to augment 
the quality of health care at the hospital include: Discharging 
patients, clerical work, visiting patients, information desk, messenger 
service, maternity tea, lobby host and much more.
  As we approach National Volunteer Week, from April 21 to April 28, it 
is fitting that we thank the Auxiliary volunteers for their dedication 
and service to better the lives committed to Riverside Community 
Hospital's care and the enriched atmosphere that their presence 
creates. 2001's designation as International Year of Volunteers also 
reminds us that the men, women and youth across our nation who 
volunteer deserve recognition and thanks for giving back to their local 
community, state and nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Auxiliary of Riverside Community 
Hospital on its 75th anniversary and commend its local community and 
city service.

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