[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 132 (Tuesday, December 5, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING BARRY BUCEY AS THCA'S NASHVILLE DISTRICT CAREGIVER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2006

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Certified Nursing 
Assistant Barry Bucey as Tennessee Health Care Association's Caregiver 
of the Year, representing the Nashville District.
  Barry began working at Woodbury Nursing Center 24 years ago as a 
janitor. After holding additional positions in housekeeping and as a 
dietary aide, he wanted to be more involved with the patients, so he 
became a certified nursing assistant. In a job that can be physically 
and emotionally demanding, Barry helps people with the basic tasks of 
living while giving them respect and dignity.
  Barry's inclination toward helping people is not limited to the 
patients he assists. He is always more than willing to help other 
departments as needed, and his previous positions in the facility give 
Barry valuable understanding of these departments.
  I thank Barry for his commitment to helping others, and I commend him 
on this award.

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