[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E931]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

[[Page E931]]


       HONORING 2003 RN OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT BRENDA STARK

                                 ______
                                 

                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 2003

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brenda Stark 
on the occasion of her reception for the Central Valley Coalition of 
Nursing Organizations' 2003 RN of the Year Award for Outstanding 
Education. The banquet honoring her and the three other award winners 
will be held Friday, May 9, at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Fresno, 
CA.
  Brenda Stark is undoubtedly dedicated to the nursing profession. 
Early in her nursing career, Brenda discovered a love for teaching. She 
has taught in a variety of healthcare, academic, and community 
settings. She is now very active in mentoring and educating vocational 
nursing students in the largest school district in the area. Brenda is 
experienced as a nursing manager with extensive managerial skills in 
community health ambulatory care setting. She works with numerous 
agencies, churches, and schools in developing and planning health 
related programs to meet community needs.
  Ms. Stark is Vice-President of the Central Valley Black Nurses 
Association. She is very concerned about the health care needs of all 
people, and volunteers to provide health care screening for churches in 
the Fresno area. Her lifelong achievements are reflective in her love 
for the profession and for the welfare of all people.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brenda Stark for her 
excellence in the field of Outstanding Education. I invite my 
colleagues to join me in wishing Brenda many years of continued 
success.

                          ____________________