[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 147 (Monday, October 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2092]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE WORK AND DEDICATION OF JAY SANDELIN

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 20, 2003

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize and honor a good 
friend, Jay Sandelin, for his outstanding contributions to the practice 
of osteopathic medicine, the Osteopathic Health System of Texas/
Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas, and to the citizens of Fort Worth, 
Texas. Jay Sandelin not only exemplifies great leadership in his 
professional life, but has also shown leadership by being a current or 
past member of at least seventeen civic, trade, philanthropic, 
cultural, and business groups.
  In 1989, Jay Sandelin was elected Chairman of the Board of Health 
Care of Texas, which comprises both the Osteopathic Health System of 
Texas and the Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas. During his time as 
Chairman of the Board, Mr. Sandelin helped influence the transition of 
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine from a private institution to a 
state medical school, which has evolved into the University of North 
Texas Health Science Center. Previous to his work as Chairman of the 
Board, Mr. Sandelin served for many years on the boards of various 
osteopathic organizations in the course of a distinguished career in 
the financial services industry.
  Mr. Sandelin's leadership has been vital in raising the profile of 
the osteopathic medical profession and its philosophy to a greater 
level of awareness and acceptance in North Texas and throughout the 
Nation. Because of his work, today I want to congratulate Jay Sandelin 
on an outstanding career and wish him well in his retirement.

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