[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 19, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1142-E1143]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO TARQUINA ALVAREZ-DILLARD

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                            HON. JANE HARMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2001

  Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Tarquina Alvarez-
Dillard, a constituent who received the 2001 Outstanding Clinician

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Award from the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health 
Association.
  Tarquina has worked for over 25 years at the Women's Health Care 
Clinic in Torrance, California. This Clinic serves over 14,000 women 
annually and would not succeed without the commitment of individuals 
like Tarquina.
  Following knee surgery in 1996, for example, she returned to the 
Clinic wearing a cast in order not to fall behind in her work. When a 
fellow practitioner injured her hand, Tarquina took over that person's 
breast exams in addition to her own caseload. Her efforts set the 
standard for dedication.
  In 1996, Tarquina was the recipient of the ``Unsung Hero Award'' from 
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She was also voted Employee of the Year for 
1998 and 1999.
  Providing women safe and affordable access to health care is among my 
highest priorities in Congress. While there are actions I can--and do--
take in Congress, their implementation depends on dedicated workers 
like Tarquina.
  I am proud to join Tarquina's colleagues and friends in 
congratulating her on the receipt of this prestigious national award 
and invite my colleagues to join me in commending her exemplary public 
service.

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