[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E595]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DONNA BEDNARSKI

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2010

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Donna Bednarski of 
Canton, Michigan at the culmination of her term as President of the 
American Nephrology Nurses' Association.
  Throughout her career, Donna has served our community through her 
work as a nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist at Harper 
University Hospital in Detroit. She is well respected in the health 
care profession and has been published in Nursing 2008 Critical Care, 
the Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, and OstomyWound 
Management.
  For the past 20 years, Donna has been an active member of the 
American Nephrology Nurses' Association and has served in various 
leadership roles. Notably, since May 2009, she has served as President 
and worked to implement initiatives which will improve care for 
patients dependent on dialysis and other kidney replacement treatments.
  Madam Speaker, Donna Bednarski is a committed advocate for nephrology 
patients in Michigan and across the country. As she concludes her term 
as President of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring her dedication and recognizing her 
years of devoted service to our community and our country.

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