[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 101 (Thursday, July 19, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1371]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO SISTER NANCY LINENKUGEL, OSF, EDM, FACHE

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 19, 2001

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize Sister Nancy Linenkugel, a member of the Sisters of St. 
Francis, who will be stepping down as President and Chief Executive 
Officer of the Providence Health System and the Providence Hospital in 
Sandusky, Ohio after 21 years of service.
  During Sister Nancy's tenure, she worked diligently to improve and 
enhance not only the hospital but also the people's lives that came 
into contact with her. Sister Nancy served 15 years as president and 
CEO of Providence Hospital. In addition to her hospital duties she 
concurrently served for 14 years as president and CEO of the Providence 
Health System which is made up of not only Providence Hospital but, 
Providence Care Centers, Providence Properties, Providence Fund, 
Providence Enterprises, and Providence Professional Corporation as 
well.
  Over her 21 years, Sister Nancy has guided the Sandusky hospital 
through a significant period of growth. She has overseen the 
development of a Women's Center, an obstetrics unit, two physical 
therapy clinics, a sleep lab, a mobile MRI unit, inpatient rehab unit, 
and a home health agency, just to name a few. In addition, she 
established an Open Heart Surgery Program and initiated a physician 
relations program that significantly boosted hospital admissions. One 
important goal Sister Nancy had for the hospital was a freestanding 
long-term care facility. Her dream came true in 1989 when the 
Providence Care Center, a nursing home, opened its doors.
  I am not the only one to recognize her accomplishments. Sister Nancy 
was inducted into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame in 1999, given the 
Distinguished Alumni Award in 1993 from her alma mater Xavier 
University, named the Erie County Chamber Commerce Businesswoman of the 
Year in 1992 and the Sandusky Business and Professional Women named her 
Woman of the Year in 1989.
  Mr. Speaker, Sister Nancy Linenkugel is an inspiration. Through her 
hard work, dedication, and determination, she has made Providence 
Health Systems one of the best in Ohio and the country. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in saluting her and wishing her the very best in 
her future endeavors.




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