[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 36 (Wednesday, March 13, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E291]
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          RECOGNIZING ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER'S VOLUNTEERS

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2013

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the St. 
Francis's volunteers who have dedicated their time in service and 
assistance to the patients of the medical center. These men and women 
have devoted countless hours to help those during times of need and 
have made a tremendous impact on the Monroe community.
   Specifically, I would like to recognize 10 volunteers for 
contributing over 25 years of service, some of whom have reached the 30 
year milestone: Barbara Roberts (25 years), Mabel Sims (25 years), Mary 
Hart (28 years), Pat Ham (29 years), Lucille Calk (30 years), Saundra 
Franklin (30 years), Syble Leigh (30 years), Carolyn Roberts (30 
years), Patsy Welch (30 years), and last but not least, Angie Bruscato 
(38 years).
   I would also like to congratulate Ruth Beavers and Talma Turrentine 
for giving more than 10,000 service hours to St. Francis.
   This group is certainly an inspiration to us all as they bring the 
gift of comfort and hope to countless patients and their families. Mr. 
Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding each volunteer, 
past and present, for their admirable service and leadership.

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