[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 125 (Thursday, September 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1667]
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 RECOGNIZING NURSE JODY BOCK, THE RECIPIENT OF THE HEART FAILURE NURSE 
                              MAVEN AWARD

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 16, 2010

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jody Bock, the 
recipient of the Heart Failure Nurse Maven Award. Jody Bock is a 
registered nurse, a heart-failure care coordinator, and the director of 
professional practice at Banner Heart Hospital.
  Heart failure is a leading cause of death in the United States, 
affecting 8 million Americans and their families. It is only through 
the efforts, technical expertise, and compassion of nurses like Jody 
Bock that those who struggle with heart failure can learn to accept and 
fight this terrible disease. The Healthcare Accreditation Colloquium 
awards the Heart Failure Nurse Maven Award to recognize these 
remarkable nurses for their essential roles in the lives of people with 
heart failure.
  Jody Bock began her career in nursing in Illinois, but moved to 
Arizona soon after receiving her master's degree and becoming a nurse 
specialist with a focus on heart-failure care. Employed at Banner Heart 
Hospital for her specialization, Jody Bock was part of a group which 
contributed to the hospital's certification as an Accredited Heart 
Failure Institute.
  As a recipient of the Heart Failure Nurse Maven Award, nurse Bock has 
demonstrated her talent and empathy for her patients and their 
families. The challenging work she does daily helps to improve the 
lives of those dealing with heart failure. For this, I would like to 
extend my sincere gratitude.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing this exceptional nurse, 
Jody Bock, for her service as a nurse in the community.

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