[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 137 (Friday, October 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1864]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO TRI-ANIM HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 11, 2001

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Tri-anim Health 
Services, Inc. of Sylmar, California. On October 12, 2001, this unique 
organization will receive the ``Outstanding Corporate Contributor of 
Health Education'' award from the Olive View-UCLA Medical Center 
Foundation in Woodland Hills, California.
  Tri-anim Health Services, Inc. is the nation's largest provider of 
specialty health care products used in respiratory, anesthesia and 
critical care. Employing over 220 people nationwide with annual sales 
exceeding 100 million in revenue, Tri-anim prides itself on quality 
employees who continuously exceed the expectations of customers.
  The Tri-anim corporate commitment to exceptional service extends 
beyond the boundaries of the company. The organization frequently 
donates medical equipment and supplies throughout the world benefiting 
thousands of people in Armenia, China, Columbia, Equador, Nicaragua and 
Russia to name a few. Tri-anim is also active in numerous local 
philanthropic endeavors. In particular, the company provides strong 
financial support to the American Cancer Society, Braille Institute and 
SHARE.
  Most recently, Tri-anim donated 13 notebook computers to a Los 
Angeles school for children with autism. These computers allowed the 
students to enhance their ability to communicate and learn. In fact, 
the special software provided enables some students to communicate in 
sentences for the first time.
  Tri-anim is recognized industry-wide for its renowned technological 
advances. The company's award-winning website was the first one 
dedicated to respiratory, anesthesia and critical care. The site offers 
approximately 32,000 products from more than 250 manufacturers.
  Tri-anim Health Services, Inc. has risen above and beyond any other 
organization of its kind through the extraordinary dedication of each 
employee to providing exceptional service in the health care arena. It 
is a pleasure to ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Tri-anim on 
their outstanding achievements.

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