[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1010]
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                       CORNELIA HEERSINK TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 1, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Cornelia Heersink 
for her dedication to the American Red Cross and the people of 
Colorado's San Luis Valley.
  As an original member of the Red Cross Gray Ladies, Mrs. Heersink 
volunteered for 45 years at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical 
Center. The devotion she showed to helping the people of her community 
is truly admirable. Her continual presence provided comfort to patients 
and families at the southern Colorado hospital. Patients, and members 
of the surrounding community, always appreciated the years of service 
she gave to the area's health.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to stand and pay tribute to Cornelia 
Heersink today. She has given a lifetime of service to the health and 
rehabilitation of Colorado. I have no doubt that her impact will be 
felt for many years.

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