[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2159]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING DR. JOHN CONDON, RECIPIENT OF THE 2006 SACRED HEART MEDICAL 
                    CENTER SISTER PETER CLAVER AWARD

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 2006

  Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. John 
Condon, recipient of the 2006 Sacred Heart Medical Center's Sister 
Peter Claver Award. In receiving this award, Dr. Condon joins the ranks 
of many like himself who have gone out of their way to help and serve 
others, doing it humbly and without seeking recognition.
  The Sister Peter Claver Award is given in honor of its namesake each 
year. Sister Peter Claver gave nearly thirty years of her life to 
Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. She led this 
institution by her example of charity, service, and integrity. Today, 
Dr. John Condon exemplifies the mission and message of Sister Peter 
Claver.
  Dr. Condon has maintained a pediatric dentistry practice in Spokane 
for more than 40 years. Because the community in which he works and 
serves is a rural one, Dr. Condon travels throughout the community, 
making a special effort to reach those who would not normally have 
access to such quality dental care. Dr. Condon has also devoted much of 
his time to providing dental care to underprivileged children and 
adults with mental and physical challenges.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and thank Dr. Condon for his 
compassionate service to the citizens of Eastern Washington. I invite 
my colleagues to join me in congratulating Dr. John Condon on receiving 
the ``Sister Peter Claver Award'' and in thanking him.

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