[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 145 (Tuesday, November 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1991-E1992]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING RICHARD E. SCOTT

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                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2002

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Richard E. Scott for 
his dedication to providing health care to citizens of Central Texas.
  On October 31, 2002, Richard retired as President and CEO of 
Hillcrest Health System after forty years of service. Richard has 
served Hillcrest in a number of ways during his career, beginning in 
1962 as a Registration Clerk and Cashier, and working his way up to 
President in 1992. At each stage in his career, Richard worked 
tirelessly to diversify and update the services of Hillcrest. Under his 
leadership, Hillcrest has invested in needed medical technologies such 
as MRI and CT services and has expanded important hospice, community 
clinic and social programs.
  Richard has found special meaning in his calling as a healthcare 
professional and has been active in his commitment to local health 
care. His dedication has led him to leadership positions in important 
medical associations such as the American Cancer Society Advisory 
Board, the Arthritis Foundation Advisory Committee, the board of 
FirstCare HMO and the Waco Family Practice Foundation.
  Richard's lifelong enthusiasm for providing quality healthcare is 
matched only by his devotion to his community. He is a real friend to 
all who meet him and is known for his integrity, fairness and honesty. 
In addition to serving as president of the Dr. Pepper Museum and 
Education Foundation, chairman of the board of the Waco Business League 
and Member of the board of directors of the Waco Chamber of Commerce, 
Richard is a Deacon of First Baptist Waco and was Deacon Chairman at 
Highland Baptist Church. He is a member of several groups active in 
community involvement, such as the Rotary Club of Waco, the United Way 
of McLennan County, Waco ISD Partnership in Education, Waco Conference 
of Christians and Jews and the Waco Big 12 Steering Committee.
  Because of his efforts in healthcare and in his community, Richard 
has been recognized with numerous honors including the United Way 
Volunteer of the Year Award, the American Red Cross CEO of the Year 
Award, the Trinity University Healthcare Alumni Association Leonard A. 
Duce Award, Honorary Patron Chairman of the Cattle Baron's Ball, the 
Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas Community Builder Award and the Public 
Relations Society of America Silver Bridge Award.
  Outside of his career, Mr. Scott enjoys spending time with his wife 
Carol, their two children and seven grandchildren.
  I ask all of my colleagues to join me in honoring the life and 
accomplishments of Richard

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E. Scott. The people of my District are better off today because of his 
commitment to health care and community service.

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