[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E994]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO RYAN PECKHAM

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                          HON. JON C. PORTER-

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 9, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Ryan Peckham, who 
has distinguished himself as an outstanding and devoted professional in 
his field as a Registered Nurse.
  Ryan Peckham has been a Registered Nurse at Summerlin Hospital for 
three years. Since arriving at Summerlin Hospital as a New Grad RN, 
Ryan has excelled both as an outstanding nurse and patient advocate. In 
his three years, he has worked on several committees to help improve 
patient care and employee life in Southern Nevada including acting as 
the lead for a committee that overhauled the Triage process in the 
Emergency Department. Ryan's actions as a key member of this committee 
were instrumental to implementing new procedures that have helped save 
countless lives in the Southern Nevada community. He has also worked 
diligently to make Summerlin Hospital an employer of choice, not only 
by increasing the desire for Registered Nurses to work at Summerlin 
Hospital, but by also helping patients receive the highest quality 
care. Due to his demonstrated proficiency as a Registered Nurse, Ryan 
has recently been named a Charge Nurse.
  Ryan is the epitome of professionalism and dedication. He has 
contributed to nursing as a whole in many different aspects. He 
maintains the belief that nursing is an attitude rather than a job.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize Ryan Peckham. His 
professional expertise and caring nature have greatly enriched the 
lives of those in the Las Vegas community. I commend Ryan for his 
efforts and commitment to his patients and to our community.

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