[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 108 (Wednesday, September 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1635]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DAVID ANDERSEN

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                          HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2006

  Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor and recognize David Andersen, President and CEO of Saratoga 
Hospital and Saratoga Care Inc., in celebration of his retirement on 
August 31, 2006. The immeasurable amount of time and effort that David 
has given during his career has helped countless citizens of my 
district, and has made Saratoga County a better place to live.
  Since becoming President and CEO of Saratoga Hospital in 1991, David 
has greatly expanded and improved the healthcare capabilities available 
to those in need throughout Saratoga County. Under his leadership the 
hospital merged with Family Health Centers in the towns of Ballston 
Spa, Galway, and Schuylerville, and established Saratoga Care Inc. as 
the parent company of the combined healthcare organization. During his 
tenure, David oversaw the creation of the Same Day Surgery Center, the 
Cardiac Catheterization Center, the Saratoga Surgery Center, the 
Radiation Oncology Center, the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center, and 
Wilton Medical Arts as affiliates of Saratoga Hospital. David has also 
worked to implement innovative healthcare education programs through 
Saratoga Care, to give patients and their families the knowledge they 
need to make difficult healthcare decisions. Through his tireless 
dedication to his profession, Saratoga Hospital and its affiliates have 
become among the healthiest in the Capital District of New York.
  It is my privilege to honor such a selfless and dedicated member of 
my district. All citizens should be able to have access to the best 
quality healthcare available, and through David's leadership and the 
expansion of the Saratoga Hospital and its affiliates, that has become 
a reality to so many of my constituents in Saratoga County. On behalf 
of the House of Representatives I would like to commend David Andersen 
on a truly distinguished career and wish him the best of luck in the 
future.

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