[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E869]
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  ON JESSIE PAVLINAC'S SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                           HON. KURT SCHRADER

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 18, 2010

  Mr. SCHRADER. Madam Speaker, my state of Oregon has its share of 
remarkable people. One of whom I wish to recognize today is a 
constituent of mine, Jessie Pavlinac, a registered dietitian from 
Oregon City.
  As a registered dietitian, Jessie directs nutrition and patient 
services for adult and pediatric patients at Oregon Health and Science 
University Hospitals and Clinics in Portland. She is an instructor at 
OHSU's School of Medicine, the preceptor for the dietetic internship 
program where she has influenced the careers of thousands of dietitians 
for more than 27 years, and is also a faculty member of the University 
of Phoenix in Portland. Her specialty in dietetics is the complex area 
of renal nutrition and transplant nutrition support, both of which will 
increase in importance owing to our nation's aging population.
  She and her husband Randy, and their two sons, lived for nearly 20 
years on a small family berry farm, an experience which has given her a 
life-long commitment to a reliable, sustainable and safe food supply 
for the health of our nation.
  Jessie Pavlinac's commitment to good nutrition and health has led her 
to numerous leadership positions in the American Dietetic Association, 
the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. 
Since June 1, 2009, Jessie has served as ADA's 84th president. Her term 
as president expires at the end of May. Among the many accomplishments 
of the American Dietetic Association during Jessie Pavlinac's 
presidency, ADA will end this Fiscal Year on May 31 with its largest 
membership ever--more than 71,000.
  In addition to serving her patients and students, Jessie has held 
numerous positions in the dietetics profession, including president of 
both the Portland Dietetic Association and the Oregon Dietetic 
Association. A partial listing of her many awards and honors includes 
the National Kidney Foundation Council on Renal Nutrition Recognized 
Dietitian Award, OHSU's ``Hidden Treasure'' Award, ADA's Council on 
Education Outstanding Dietetics Educator, the Oregon Dietetic 
Association Award of Merit, and the 2006 Nutrition Ambassador 
Scholarship.
  After completion of her bachelor's degree at Oregon State University, 
Jessie earned a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin.
  Founded in 1917, ADA is committed to improving the nation's health 
and advancing the profession through research, education and advocacy. 
Approximately three-fourths of ADA's members are registered dietitians. 
Other members include dietetic technicians registered, educators, 
researchers, and students. In fact, nearly half of the membership holds 
advanced academic degrees. ADA members serve throughout the nation's 
healthcare system as well as in nonprofit organizations, schools, 
correctional facilities, government, and community organizations. They 
can also be found in the food industry, health clubs, weight management 
clinics, wellness centers, and as consultants.
  Madam Speaker, I want to extend my congratulations and best wishes to 
Jessie Pavlinac for completing a successful term as President of the 
American Dietetic Association, and for her service to her patients, her 
colleagues, her profession, and our nation.

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