[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 174 (Tuesday, November 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2047]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR OF SISTER JUDITH ANN KARAM, CSA

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor Sister (Sr.) Judith 
Ann Karam, who is being honored at Care Alliance Health Center's 
Thanksgiving Dinner on November 12, 2011.
  A Cleveland native, Sr. Judith Ann joined the Sisters of Charity of 
St. Augustine in 1964. She attended Duquesne University where she 
received a bachelor of science degree in Pharmacy. She later earned a 
master's of science in Hospital and Health Services Administration from 
The Ohio State University.
  Sr. Judith Ann began her career in the healthcare industry in 1962 as 
a pharmacy technician. She also worked as a pharmacist and health care 
administrator. In 1998, Sr. Judith Ann served as Major Superior of the 
Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine. Today, she serves as the Chief 
Executive Officer and President of the Sisters of Charity Health 
System. Throughout her career, Sr. Judith Ann has developed a new joint 
venture hospital, formed health care partnerships, restructured 
partnerships, developed conversion foundations, as well as a nursing 
home serving 22 Catholic religious congregations.
  In addition to her career, Sr. Judith Ann is an involved member of 
the health care community. Having served on hospital boards since 1973, 
Sr. Judith Ann serves on the national board of the Ministering Together 
and the Governance Committee of the Catholic Health Association and is 
a fellow of Healthcare Executives in the American College.
  In the community, Sr. Judith Ann is a board member of the Greater 
Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Midlands Business Council in Columbia, 
South Carolina and University Hospitals Health System in Cleveland, 
Ohio. She has also served as a Director of Walsh University in Canton, 
Ohio, Trustee for Columbia HCA Healthcare Corporation, the American Red 
Cross, Cleveland Chapter and the Detroit Shoreway Community Development 
Organization. She is also a member of the Alumni Association of The 
Ohio State University Health Services Management and Policy Program.
  Because of her dedication to the field of health care and her 
community, Sr. Judith Ann has been recognized countless times 
throughout the past several decades. She was inducted into the Rho Chi 
Honor Society in 1971, received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from 
The Ohio State University Health Services Management and Policy program 
in 1998, the 2001 Women of Note Award from Crain's Cleveland Business, 
and in 2006, the Distinguished Service Medal from Walsh University. 
Additionally, in 2007, she received the Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice from 
Pope Benedict the XVI.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Sister Judith 
Ann Karam as she is recognized by Care Alliance Health Center.

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