[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 129 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2059]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RETIREMENT OF PEARL MOORE

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                         HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my constituent and 
Oncology Nursing Society Chief Executive Officer Pearl Moore, for her 
life-long commitment to advancing oncology nursing and helping people 
with cancer. In January, Pearl will be retiring from her position as 
the CEO of the Oncology Nursing Society.
  Ms. Moore has lived and worked in Pittsburgh all of her life, and we 
are proud to have her as a member of our community. Ms. Moore received 
both her Bachelor of Science of Nursing and Master of Nursing degrees 
from the University of Pittsburgh and has been an adjunct assistant 
professor at the University's School of Nursing since 1983.
  As a pioneer practitioner, Pearl served at Montefiore Hospital in 
Pittsburgh as one of the nation's first oncology clinical nurse 
specialists in the nation. Thirty years ago, Ms. Moore and other 
oncology nurses founded the Oncology Nursing Society and in 1983 she 
became its CEO. During her tenure, the Oncology Nursing Society has 
grown to the largest organization of oncology health professionals in 
the world, with more than 33,000 registered nurses and other health 
care professionals. The Society's mission is to promote excellence in 
oncology nursing and quality cancer care. The Oncology Nursing Society 
honors and maintains nursing's historical and essential commitment to 
the public good by providing nurses and healthcare professionals with 
access to the highest quality educational programs, cancer-care 
resources, research opportunities, and networks for peer support. I 
commend the Oncology Nursing Society's staff and members, especially 
Ms. Moore, for all that they do and have done to improve the quality of 
care for people with cancer.
  Ms. Moore's strong leadership and experience in quality cancer care 
has been recognized by many organizations. In 1996, the International 
Society of Nurses in Cancer Care presented her with its Distinguished 
Merit Award in recognition of steadfast and prolific contributions to 
the art and science of cancer care worldwide. In 2004, Ms. Moore was 
named a University of Pittsburgh Legacy Laureate, which honors alumni 
who have been recognized for their outstanding personal and 
professional achievements. Additionally, Ms. Moore serves as a member 
of the School of Nursing's Board of Visitors at the University of 
Pittsburgh, as well as the Advisory Board for People to People, and the 
Johnson & Johnson Advisory Board for the Campaign for Nursing's Future. 
All of these honors are extremely well-deserved. I understand that 
despite all of her professional achievements, she is most proud of her 
role as beloved grandmother of her two grandsons, Niko and Tony. Niko 
and Tony are lucky young men to have such an accomplished and dedicated 
grandmother.
  On behalf of the people of Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District 
and all people who have or may be touched by cancer, I would like to 
thank Ms. Moore for her outstanding and innumerable contributions to 
oncology nursing. As a nurse and leader in the field for almost 50 
years, Ms. Moore has made it her life's mission to help others, and she 
should be applauded for all she has accomplished. Cancer patients and 
their families have benefited immensely from Ms. Moore's involvement 
and leadership in cancer care.
  I am most grateful to Pearl Moore for her ongoing commitment to 
assuring access to quality cancer care for all cancer patients and 
their families, and I wish her all the best on the occasion of her 
retirement.

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