[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 25 (Tuesday, March 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING MS. DIXIE TAYLOR-HUFF UPON HER RECEIPT OF THE AHCA JOE 
                     WARNER PATIENT ADVOCACY AWARD

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                            HON. JIM COOPER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 2, 2004

  Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend, Dixie 
Taylor-Huff, for her years of selfless service and dedication to the 
health and welfare of all Tennesseans. Dixie, who hails from Lebanon, 
is the honored recipient today of the American Health Care 
Association's Joe Warner Patient Advocacy Award. This award recognizes 
civic leaders who have shown exceptional dedication to the welfare of 
elderly and disabled Americans and who have been especially successful 
in raising awareness of such issues among local, state, and federal 
policymakers. We are all grateful to Dixie for her outstanding efforts 
and applaud her national recognition.
  Dixie's leadership in the healthcare field and beyond has benefited 
countless lives in our great state. As the owner and operator of 
several skilled nursing facilities and home healthcare agencies, Dixie 
has long been a leader in the field of long-term health care. Her 
expertise has led several governors to seek her counsel by appointing 
her to various commissions and task forces dedicated to these issues. 
As the former president of the Tennessee Healthcare Association, and as 
a regional vice-president of the American Health Care Association, she 
has been a passionate and effective advocate for State and Federal 
policies to improve the quality of long-term care.
  In addition to her work in health care, Dixie has served as a 
prominent civic leader in our district. As a trustee for both 
Cumberland University and Volunteer State Community College, she has 
been a vocal proponent of affordable high-quality public education. She 
is now the immediate past-president of the Nashville Women's Political 
Caucus and is treasurer of the Tennessee Democratic Party. I know that 
our colleagues in Tennessee value her greatly, and it is with the 
deepest respect and pride that I, on behalf of the people of the 5th 
District of Tennessee, seek to recognize this remarkable citizen.
  Dixie, thank you again for your contributions to our great State and 
congratulations.

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