[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 38 (Monday, March 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E477]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO FAY DOUGLAS-LANE

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Ms. Fay 
Douglas-Lane for her service to and excellence in the practice of 
nursing.
  Fay was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Her extensive nursing career began 
at the University Hospital of the West Indies' School of Nursing, where 
she received certification in both medical and surgical wards. 
Throughout her life, Fay provided critical services to her community as 
a nurse, mentor and volunteer to those in need.
  Fay began her career in 1983, as an Operating Room nurse at SUNY 
Downstate Medical Center. For nearly nine years she served in this 
capacity. She left Downstate Medical Center for a brief period, but 
returned in 1994. When Fay returned, she served in supervisory roles 
until her promotion to Associate Nursing Director in 2003. Fay has a 
unique understanding of perioperative nursing; her expertise was 
instrumental to the healthcare team at SUNY. Among her accomplishments, 
Fay championed and facilitated the Team STEPPS Program, an evidence-
based teamwork system designed to improve quality, safety and 
efficiency for perioperative services. Fay retired from Downstate 
Medical Center on December 31, 2010.
  Fay has always been committed to achieving excellence in the practice 
of nursing. She was involved in the Brooklyn Chapter of the Association 
of Operating Room Nurses, including two separate terms as President. 
She also served as mentor to numerous Registered Nurses, Operating Room 
Technicians, Nursing Assistants, and Resident Physicians.
  Fay was not consumed by hospital work. She devoted time to assisting 
teachers and staff at P.S. 397, a children's elementary school in 
Brooklyn, NY, and has been actively involved in the Parent Teacher 
Association of Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn. Fay also spent 
significant time volunteering. In 1986, she worked with a team of 
doctors and nurses to care for the poor and needy in Jamaica, West 
Indies. In 1998, she contributed her time and service to the People 
United to Save Our Children Community Choir.
  Fay has a strong commitment to her faith. In March of 2000, she 
received a certificate for Outstanding Christian Services from Berean 
Baptist Church in Brooklyn. In December 2010, she was ordained a deacon 
at Berean Baptist Church, where she has been a member for over twenty 
years.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. Fay 
Douglas-Lane.

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