[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 34 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S2307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT E. BAUTE, M.D.

 Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I am pleased to pay special tribute 
to Dr. Robert E. Baute of Warwick, RI.
  Since 1970, Dr. Baute has tended to the needs of Rhode Islanders in 
various capacities, specializing in internal medicine and pulmonary 
diseases. For the past 10 years, he has served with distinction as the 
President and CEO of Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick, RI. On 
March 30, 2006, Dr. Baute will retire after 36 years as a member of the 
Kent medical staff, and nearly 20 years as an administrator.
  A graduate of Yale University in 1959, Dr. Baute went on to serve 
with distinction in the U.S. Navy and received his degree from the 
Hahnemann University School of Medicine in 1966. Following in the 
footsteps of his father, he engaged in a private medical practice for 
18 years, and simultaneously emerged as a leader in the administration 
at Kent County Hospital. Throughout his distinguished administrative 
career, Dr Baute served as chief of internal medicine, vice president 
and medical director, and as a member of the board of trustees. In 
1995, he was named as president and chief executive officer.
  In all of these capacities, Dr. Baute fought tirelessly to further 
the scope and quality of care provided by Kent Hospital, and 
successfully brought new services and modern treatments to the 
community, while holding himself and his staff to the highest standards 
of quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. His support for the 
creation of the Care New England Health Care System was instrumental in 
its success, and his lifelong pursuit of quality, affordable, and 
accessible health care services has been nothing short of remarkable.
  I join with all Rhode Islanders in expressing gratitude for Dr. 
Baute's efforts to advance the scope and quality of medical treatment 
in our State, and I congratulate him for the many achievements in his 
outstanding career.




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