[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 100 (Friday, June 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1196]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING SENATOR MARGARITA PRENTICE ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE 
                        WASHINGTON STATE SENATE

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 29, 2012

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Margarita 
Prentice as she retires from the Washington State Senate after 24 years 
of distinguished public service. Representing Washington's 11th 
Legislative District, her constituents included residents of Seattle, 
Renton, and SeaTac.
  Senator Prentice's voice as a healthcare champion has been invaluable 
and has bettered our community. She previously worked as a registered 
nurse at Valley Medical Center and in recognition of her career in 
public service and leadership, the Emergency Services Tower at Valley 
Medical Center is named in her honor.
  The Senator's contributions have been recognized by many throughout 
the years. She has dedicated countless hours of hard work on behalf of 
her constituents in the 11th District and all of Washington State. She 
has been recognized as the 2008 Children's Advocate by the Pediatric 
Interim Care Center and in 2007 was named by the Community Health Care 
Network of Washington as their Health Care Champion. She has also been 
named Legislator of the Year by the Washington State Nurses Association 
and Washington State Dental Hygienists Association.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with respect and great pleasure that I recognize 
the work Senator Prentice has done for Washington State's 11th 
Legislative District.

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