[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 62 (Tuesday, May 8, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E747]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING SAUK PRAIRIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AS ONE OF THE 100 TOP 
                               HOSPITALS

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2001

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Sauk 
Prairie Memorial Hospital and Clinics of Praire due Sac, Wisconsin, 
being selected as one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the nation by the 100 
Top HospitalsTM: Benchmarks for Success study. This 
outstanding achievement is marked by the Sauk Prairie Memorial 
Hospital's excellent quality of care, efficiency of operations, and 
sustainability of overall performance.
  The extraordinary dedication of hospital staff and the superior 
performance of the management team have earned Sauk Prairie Memorial 
Hospital this first-time award. In a time when rural hospitals are 
facing special challenges, this achievement is particularly noteworthy. 
The hospital's ability to perform well under adverse conditions and to 
face trials in the health care system today do indeed set a benchmark 
for success.
  The quality health care that Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital provides 
can be attributed not only to its doctors and nurses, but to all of the 
employees, board members, volunteers and medical staff. Without the 
generosity of those who have worked countless hours and donated hard-
earned dollars, this accomplishment may not have been possible.
  I applaud the Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital for this truly 
prestigious award and I look forward to hearing about future 
accomplishments.

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