[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 97 (Friday, July 21, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1490]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE HICKMAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ON BREAKING GROUND FOR 
                      ITS EXPANSION AND RENOVATION

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 20, 2006

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today to 
celebrate a few wonderful new changes coming to the Hickman Community 
Hospital in Tennessee.
  Patients and visitors at the hospital will enjoy updated dining 
facilities and improved patient rooms to name just two of the 
enhancements that will improve the quality of life and the quality of 
care at the facility.
  A real team effort went into this project which was funded through 
corporate and individual donations. The Hickman community came 
together, worked hard, and made this progress happen. They deserve 
recognition for this achievement which is the sort of initiative that 
has helped make the hospital a Critical Access Hospital.
  I also want to recognize Jim Houser, Jack Keller, their teams at 
Saint Thomas Health Services and Hickman Community Hospital, leaders in 
the community, and most importantly, those who pledged support and are 
making this project a reality.

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