[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 145 (Tuesday, November 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1987-E1988]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING ROSEMARY DUNCAN

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                          HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2002

  Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Rosemary Duncan 
on her outstanding leadership and dedication to helping our military 
personal at the Samuel S. Stratton

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VA Medical Center in Albany, New York. Ms. Duncan received her degree 
as a Nurse Practitioner, from Albany Medical College/Russell Sage 
College in 1973 and has been a Registered Nurse since 1960. Although a 
Nurse Practitioner, her activities within the Hospital have extended 
far beyond the realm of patient care.
  Always considering patient care to be very important, Ms. Duncan has 
permeated many different facets of the Stratton VA Medical Center. By 
taking on positions in the Public Relations department and becoming the 
Enrollment Director between 1998-2000, she has aided the Stratton VA 
Medical Center in many different manners in order to improve patient 
care. Ms. Duncan has also held many other prestigious positions; she 
has worked in Internal Medicine and was also the Associate Chief of 
General Internal Medicine. In addition, she has worked in the Emergency 
Room at both the Stratton VA Medical Center and at St. Peter's 
Hospital.
  Rosemary Duncan has received many major awards. Most recently, she 
received the Homeless Veterans Stand Down Appreciation Award of 2002. 
Some of her past awards include, the National DAV Award in 1999 and the 
New York State American Legion Award in 1997. With her strong 
dedication to Veterans affairs and her caring nature, Rosemary has 
volunteered to be a board member for the Military Heritage Institute as 
well as Vet Care in 1996. She also participated in the Freihofer's Run 
for Women in 1994.
  Instilled with a strong sense of compassion, Rosemary Duncan has 
dedicated her life to the well-being of veterans. She serves her 
country in an admirable capacity through her selfless acts. She is a 
friend of all people who are in need of care and is an important asset 
to the Stratton VA Medical Center.

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