[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 19 (Wednesday, February 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E171]
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                     HONORING THE HURLEY AUXILIARY

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 2006

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the achievements 
of a remarkable group of women and men in my hometown of Flint, 
Michigan, the Hurley Medical Center Auxiliary. On February 21, they 
will celebrate their 50th anniversary by holding a luncheon for the 
members and local dignitaries.
  First organized on February 15, 1956, over 100 women attended the 
first membership meeting. In October 1959, the membership amended the 
constitution to allow men to join the organization. Currently there are 
200 members donating 40,000 volunteer hours to Hurley Medical Center 
annually in 14 service areas.
  Since its inception the Hurley Auxiliary has raised and given $3.2 
million dollars for Medical Center programs. Especially important to 
the auxiliary members is the care provided to children. During the 
1950s they conducted the ``Wish a Child Well'' wishing well fundraisers 
and today the group is a significant donor to the Children's Miracle 
Network. The Auxiliary has generously supported pediatric programs and 
the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  Because of the Auxiliary membership's commitment to serving all 
patients, they have also raised money to purchase vans for Hurley's 
Senior Services. The vans allow seniors to have door-to-door 
transportation for doctor's visits. The vans are handicapped accessible 
and were paid by the Auxiliary through fundraisers, the gift shop and 
hospitality carts.
  The Hurley Auxiliary has also contributed to the Michigan Association 
of Hospital Auxiliaries. Five Hurley members have served as president 
of the East Central District and two members have been president of the 
Michigan Association of Hospital Auxiliaries.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating the Hurley Auxiliary for 50 years of dedicated service 
to Hurley Medical Center and working to provide the best available 
medical care for its patients.

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