[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1285]
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   IN RECOGNITION OF DR. ANDY ANDERSON'S RETIREMENT FROM GAINESVILLE 
                           MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Dr. Andy Anderson 
for his 8\1/2\-year tenure as the hospital chief executive officer of 
Gainesville Memorial Hospital.
  Dr. Anderson was the fourth administrator for Gainesville Memorial 
Hospital. The most notable of his achievements was his leadership in 
campaigning for a $26.5 million dollar bond to build the North Texas 
Medical Center. Under Dr. Anderson's tenure, the quality of patient 
care increased, opportunities for continuing education improved, and 
nine tenure doctors were hired.
  Retiring to pursue another challenge in life, the progress Dr. 
Anderson catalyzed substantially strengthened the health care quality 
throughout the 26th District of Texas, and I know his vision improved 
the lives of thousands.
  As a doctor myself, I find personal inspiration in Dr. Andy Anderson 
and the devotion he had to his family, his hospital and his community. 
He is a role model, and I am proud to serve as his representative in 
Washington.

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