[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 83 (Wednesday, June 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1142]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO DR. MARY VADER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 16, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise with great joy to pay tribute 
to Dr. Mary Vader of Montrose, Colorado. ``Dr. Mary,'' as many of her 
patients call her, dedicates her work and service to the health and 
well being of others. In recognition of her service, Dr. Mary was 
recently awarded the Harold E. Williamson award, and I think it is 
appropriate to recognize her accomplishments before this body of 
Congress and this nation today.
  Dr. Mary is a native of Western Colorado, leaving only for a short 
period during her professional training. In the early 1990s, she took a 
position as a partner with Pediatric Associates, a pediatric clinic in 
Montrose. In addition to her dedication to her practice, she has done 
much to share her knowledge and to give back to the Montrose community. 
She played a major role in establishing ``Dream Catchers'' in Western 
Colorado, an organization that provides therapy for disabled children 
using the assistance of horses. Additionally, Dr. Mary helped start and 
continues to volunteer for the Montrose Medical Mission, a non-profit 
medical clinic providing free care to uninsured patients.
   Dr. Mary also acts as a consulting physician for the Child Abuse 
Response Team of the 7th Judicial District and helps with the training 
for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. The COPIC Medical Foundation 
recently honored Dr. Mary with its 2003 Harold E. Williamson Award, and 
made a generous donation to the Montrose Medical Clinic in her name.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend Dr. Mary Vader for her tireless 
efforts to better her Montrose Community. Her efforts have tremendously 
contributed to the health and wellness of her community. I wish to 
thank her for her service and wish her the best in her future 
endeavors.

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