[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 107 (Wednesday, July 24, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1126]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               MD ANDERSON CANCER HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2013

  Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am always pleased to see my fellow 
Texans succeed. Today, I want to take a moment to recognize yet another 
accomplishment by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Hospital. 
MD Anderson has been ranked as the top cancer treatment center by the 
latest US News & World Report's ``Best Hospitals'' study. Of course 
this should not come as a surprise considering that the hospital has 
been ranked number one by the study for the last six years in a row.
  The accomplishments of MD Anderson do not stop there. In several 
subspecialties, the hospital has been ranked highly. In particularly, 
the Ears, Nose, and Throat subspecialty is ranked third. MD Anderson 
Hospital succeeds because of the dedicated people that labor tirelessly 
every day with one shared purpose: fighting cancer. Under the direction 
and leadership of President Ronald DePinho, 20,000 employees and 1,100 
volunteers help countless individuals through their expertise, research 
and simple compassion.
  MD Anderson has had a huge impact on many children and gave them the 
hope of life despite adversity. For Joey Nichols, he received a 
diagnosis of lymphocytic leukemia at the young age of three. He 
couldn't understand what that meant or why he felt ill. Today, Joey 
acknowledges that he has no clear memories during his time at MD 
Anderson, but he sees it as a defining moment in his life. MD Anderson 
saved his life, and because of its work, Joey has aspirations to become 
a pediatric oncologist and to work at MD Anderson one day.
  MD Anderson's dedication to fighting children's cancer should be 
acknowledged and celebrated. In a separate survey, the MD Anderson 
Children's Cancer Hospital was ranked 21st in the nation. MD Anderson's 
services go beyond the well-being of the patient. The children's 
hospital provides support groups, activities, and camps for families of 
children with cancer. In a difficult time for a family, there is some 
comfort in knowing that we have such knowledgeable and compassionate 
people to fight cancer alongside them.
  Mr. Speaker, these remarks only scratch the surface of the 
accomplishments achieved by the MD Anderson Cancer Hospital. I am 
confident that the hospital will continue to exceed expectations and to 
remain as one of the top cancer centers in the United States. I am 
proud to see such a prestigious hospital in the great State of Texas--
and the great City of Houston.
  And that's just the way it is.

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