[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 101 (Thursday, July 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1555]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING HEARTLAND HEALTH

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2006

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Heartland 
Health of Saint Joseph, Missouri. Heartland Health has been recognized 
as a strong advocate for women in the workplace and has been chosen to 
receive the YWCA Employer of Excellence Award.
  Heartland Health has been recognized by the YWCA as one of the best 
places to work in the St. Joseph area. Heartland maintains a flexible 
work environment that bases advancement on employee performance. As a 
result, many women have been able to obtain positions in the senior 
leadership of the organization. Heartland Health is very supportive of 
families and has developed programs to help working mothers and assist 
in continuing education. These are benefits that have produced a very 
committed and productive workforce.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Heartland 
Health. Heartland has developed into a business that manages to serve 
employees as well as the community. I am honored to represent Heartland 
and its employees in the United States Congress.

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