[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E597]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      THANKING DONNA OLIVER FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CLINTON REGION

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                          HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2010

  Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I rise to thank Donna Oliver for 
her service as CEO of Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. Donna has 
led Mercy for the past 5 years. She is a passionate advocate for her 
community and her contributions to the Clinton region will be 
appreciated for years to come.
  During Donna's tenure, the Mercy team has fulfilled its mission to 
assure excellent, cost effective health care services accessible to all 
persons. Donna has strengthened partnerships with other health care 
providers and schools training future caregivers. She has made the 
health and wellness of her coworkers and the broader community a top 
priority. And despite unprecedented economic hardships, Donna has 
maintained Mercy's support for programs that enhance the cultural and 
economic vitality of the Clinton community.
  Donna has been a principled and effective advocate for health care 
reform, especially during the recent months of debate. She has 
consistently spoken publicly about the urgent need for Medicare 
reimbursement reform so physicians and hospitals in places like Clinton 
can meet the health and wellness needs of their community.
  Madam Speaker, please allow me in thanking Donna Oliver and her team 
at Mercy Medical Center.

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