[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 83 (Friday, May 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E971]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF SISTER JULIE HYER

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 27, 2010

  Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Sister Julie Hyer, 
O.P., whose faith, benevolence and business savvy has served the County 
of Santa Cruz since 1985. As President and Chief Executive Officer she 
was instrumental in guiding Dominican Hospital for 22 years and Salud 
Para La Gente for the past two years, resulting in exceptional service 
and growth for both of these health care agencies.
  At Dominican Hospital, Sister Julie sat at the helm of Santa Cruz 
County's largest health care facility when it implemented numerous 
programs such as their Infant Hearing Assessment program, Occupational 
Rehabilitation, and the ShareCare Health Plan for Older Adults, 
ensuring that patients are cared for through every stage of their 
lives. Other services, such as Dominican's Tattoo Removal Program which 
gives former gang members a chance to start a new phase of their lives, 
reflect Sister Julie's all-embracing approach to the health of our 
community.
  Under Sister Julie's leadership, Salud Para La Gente, which 
translates in English as `Health For The People,' has grown into the 
county's leading provider of health care services to the low-income 
families of Santa Cruz County. Salud has won awards for its many 
programs, including well-child visits, adolescent well-care, monitoring 
of patients on persistent ACE inhibitors, breast and cervical cancer 
screening, appropriate use of asthma medications, and diabetes 
screening. Salud won many grants, including federal stimulus funding 
this year, used to create new space that will house pediatrics, general 
medical practices, dental and vision facilities, as well as hire two 
more physicians.
  The laurels of her tenure are as numerous as they are invaluable. 
They are the realization of Sister Julie's faith in action and a 
testament to the power of earnest and solemn goodwill.
  Madam Speaker, for all that she has done and all that she will 
undoubtedly continue to do, I extend my most sincere thanks and warmest 
wishes to Sister Julie as she goes to her next assignment.

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