[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 114 (Friday, July 11, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6598-S6599]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING SANDRA M. BODIN

  Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Sandra M. Bodin, who 
has recently completed her services as president of the American 
Nephrology Nurses' Association, ANNA, for her dedication and 
contributions to nephrology nursing and kidney patients across the 
country.
  ANNA's members are registered nurses and health care professionals at 
all levels of practice. They care for patients who are experiencing or 
are at risk for kidney disease. ANNA's mission is to advance nephrology 
nursing practices and positively influence outcomes for patients 
affected by kidney disease through advocacy, scholarship, and 
excellence.
  As a member of ANNA, Ms. Bodin has served as president, vice 
president, and as a member of the Board of Directors. She received the 
Ron Brady Memorial Award for Excellence in Volunteer Leadership from 
ANNA in 2002. As president, Ms. Bodin has inspired nephrology nurses to 
reach the highest

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levels of practice and patient care. She is a visionary leader who has 
implemented a broad range of initiatives that will continue to improve 
care for patients whose lives depend on dialysis and other kidney 
replacement treatments.
  Professionally, Ms. Bodin graduated with a bachelor of arts and a 
master of arts in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in 
Duluth, MN. She became a registered nurse in 1977 and a certified 
nephrology nurse in 1992. After completing work at Miller-Dawn Medical 
Center and St. Mary's Hospital, Ms. Bodin is currently the lead 
clinical informatics analyst and application coordinator at the SMDC 
Health System in Duluth.
  I honor the efforts of Sandra M. Bodin to promote the care of those 
suffering from kidney disease and I recognize her achievements as a 
nurse, patient advocate, and healthcare leader. I commend her on her 
service to the American Nephrology Nurses' Association and our country. 
Please join me in honoring Ms. Bodin for her years of vision, 
leadership, and commitment.

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