[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 12 (Wednesday, February 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E109]
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                        TRIBUTE TO SHIRLEY BELL

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 4, 2004

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to Shirley Bell, a 
dear friend of Minnesota veterans and a great mentor, leader and 
activist in my community.
  Shirley Bell was an active member of the United Veterans Legislative 
Council since its inception and volunteered as its Secretary for many 
years. She was also a member of the Gold Star Wives, an association of 
survivors of brave men and women who gave their lives in battle or as a 
result of their service. Everyone who knew her loved and admired her.
  Along with Shirley Bell's service to our veterans, she was also 
deeply involved in the well-being and education of others as the co-
program director of The School of Anesthesia at Northwestern Hospital 
of Minneapolis. She went on to develop the Baccalaureate Completion 
program for CRNA's as an Associate Professor of Nursing Anesthesia in 
the School of Medicine at the University of Minnesota--a position 
created especially for Shirley to enable her to use her creativity and 
exceptional mentoring skill to promote and encourage students. As 
recognition for her accomplishments in Anesthesia Education, Shirley 
received the Helen Lamb Outstanding Education Award from the American 
Association of Nurse Anesthetists in 1994.
  Shirley Bell's work and selfless dedication to helping others in our 
community was tremendous. Her leadership, commitment and tireless 
efforts will be greatly missed.

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