[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 49 (Friday, April 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E640-E641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO DONNA FRITZ

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate an outstanding individual from Colorado whose hard work 
and dedication has produced awards and accolades throughout her medical 
field. Donna Fritz, a nurse from Pueblo, Colorado, has just received a 
high honor from the medical community as she is the recipient of the 
Nightingale Award for Excellence in Human Caring. The award is 
presented on behalf of the University of Colorado and the Southeastern 
Colorado Health Education Center. I am honored to bring forth her 
accomplishments before this body of Congress and this nation.

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  Donna's official title is Oncology Nurse/Clinical Specialist and she 
specializes in caring for victims of cancer. Since she was a child, she 
had an interest in assisting cancer patients sparked by her father, a 
cancer surgeon. Almost three decades later, Donna continues to serve 
those affected by the disease as well as specializing in forms of pain 
management. She is known throughout her field and the hospital as a 
kind and caring soul. She is also strong willed and goes the extra mile 
to comfort her patients. She is truly a kind and caring spirit and no 
doubt a tremendous asset to the St. Mary--Corwin Medical Center.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Donna Fritz is a woman of unparalleled 
dedication and commitment to her professional endeavors and to the 
people of her medical community. Her efforts have greatly improved the 
lives of her patients and I am honored to bring forth her 
accomplishments before this body of Congress and this nation. She is a 
remarkable woman and it is my privilege to extend to her my 
congratulations on her selection for the Nightingale Award. Donna, 
congratulations and all the best in the future.

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