[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 129 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 CONGRATULATING DR. C. RICHARD HARTMAN AS HE RETIRES AS PRESIDENT AND 
         CEO OF SCRANTON PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask you and my esteemed 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to pay tribute to Dr. C. 
Richard Hartman, who is retiring as president and chief executive 
officer for the Scranton Pennsylvania Community Medical Center.
  Dr. Hartman has served at the helm of Scranton CMC since January 17, 
1996.
  During his tenure, Dr. Hartman made many improvements to CMC 
including a fully accredited Regional Level II Trauma Center.
  He also introduced a comprehensive vascular service line that 
includes open heart surgery and interventional cardiology.
  He established a partnership with Maternal and Family Health Services 
for women's and children's services. He also established a partnership 
with the Children's Advocacy Center and he was responsible for a newly 
expanded emergency department.
  Dr. Hartman has kept CMC at the forefront of the many changes and 
challenges facing health care today. Mr. William E. Aubrey II, chairman 
of the board of CMC Healthcare Systems, noted that in addition to his 
responsibilities as President and CEO, Dr. Hartman served on many 
boards and displayed a dedication to the entire community. He also 
noted that Dr. Hartman was part of the effort to reform medical 
malpractice liability, Medicare reimbursement and, most recently, was 
part of the effort aimed at developing a new medical college in 
northeastern Pennsylvania.
  Prior to serving at CMC, Dr. Hartman was vice president of medicine 
and academic affairs at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio; 
vice president of medical affairs for the Washington DC Hospital 
Center; professor of Medicine for George Washington University and 
several posts at the University of Kansas Medical Center including 
chief of staff; Vice Chancellor of Clinical Affairs and Emergency 
Services Director.
  Dr. Hartman is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is 
board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology and he completed 
his medical education, residency in internal medicine and fellowship in 
endocrinology through the University of Kansas Medical Center.
  Dr. Hartman's memberships include diplomat status in the American 
College of Healthcare Executives; president and board member of the 
American Heart Association, Lackawanna Division and board member of the 
United Way, the Scranton Everhart Museum and the Hospital Association 
of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Non 
Profit Organizations, Lackawanna Industrial Fund Enterprises through 
the Scranton Chamber of Commerce; Keystone College President's Advisory 
Council; the Lackawanna County Medical Society and the Pennsylvania 
Medical Society.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Dr. Hartman on the 
occasion of his retirement. His tireless efforts to improve medical 
care and treatment has enhanced the quality of life for thousands of 
people in northeastern Pennsylvania and, for that, we are all grateful.

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