[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E414]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF JOHN PETER SMITH HOSPITAL'S DEDICATION TO 
                              CHARITY CARE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor John Peter Smith 
Hospital as it celebrates 100 years. JPS has been serving the citizens 
of Tarrant County since its humble beginnings in 1906.
  John Peter Smith Hospital has always retained its identity and 
mission to providing charitable care. Starting with a very small staff 
and limited space, JPS has tirelessly committed itself to the 
improvement of their patients' health.
  In the past 20 years alone John Peter Smith Hospital has expanded 
outside the confines of the typical hospital. They have opened an AIDS 
clinic, a women's center and other multiple clinics across the county. 
Most recently, John Peter Smith Hospital has established a new hospital 
with 30 beds in south Arlington.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I stand here today to 
celebrate John Peter Smith Hospital for its 100th anniversary of 
actively providing quality health care to the thousands in need. As 
their representative, as a doctor and as a citizen of the 26th 
Congressional District, I am grateful for JPS Hospital's service.

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