[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 18, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1005]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO SISTER GRETCHEN KUNZ

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                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2005

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a champion for 
improved access to healthcare, Sister Gretchen Kunz, president and CEO 
of the St. Joseph's Health System. I would like to extend my most 
sincere thanks and congratulations to Sister Gretchen for her 
principled service and dedication to the healthcare needs of Brazos 
Valley citizens. Since first coming to St. Joseph's in 1981, Sister 
Gretchen has shepherded St. Joseph's through many challenges while 
expanding access to the quality care that Brazos Valley citizens need 
and deserve.
  On June 13th, Sister Gretchen will start a new mission for St. 
Joseph's, bringing her unparalleled energy to the hospital system's 
charitable organization, the St. Joseph's Foundation. There, Sister 
Gretchen will continue to serve the needs of the community as she has 
done so well for the last 24 years. We can rest assured that Sister 
Gretchen's legacy of passionate service and motto of ``there is no end 
to getting better'' will continue to inspire those who follow in her 
footsteps.
  The career of Sister Gretchen Kunz is a model of selfless service and 
sacrifice. Her tireless efforts to improve the quality of life for the 
people of the Brazos Valley have undoubtedly touched countless lives.
  It is my privilege to honor the work of Sister Gretchen Kunz and I 
personally want to thank her for the shining example to us all and wish 
her well in her future endeavors.




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