[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 136 (Friday, October 4, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1435-E1436]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING PAUL HERZOG

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 4, 2013

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise to 
honor New

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Mexico resident Paul Herzog and thank him for his service as he 
prepares to retire as the Chief Executive Officer at Memorial Medical 
Center in Las Cruces.
  I want to acknowledge the innovation and hard work of a true 
professional who successfully guided Memorial Medical Center during the 
past decade. I understand and appreciate the challenges of running a 
hospital, particularly during an era of drastic changes in the health 
care industry. Paul Herzog not only overcame those challenges, he also 
positioned Memorial Medical Center to succeed and provide the best 
possible care to the community--a standard that should be set for all 
hospitals.
  Paul Herzog has 40 years of experience in the health care industry. 
He previously led the Albuquerque Regional Medical Center in 
Albuquerque before taking over as Chief Executive Officer at Memorial 
Medical Center in Las Cruces.
  During his tenure, Paul Herzog led several successful efforts to 
improve Memorial Medical Center, including:
  Overseeing a $5.7 million renovation of the hospital.
  Making cardiology, oncology, women's services and emergency services 
top priorities.
  Developing the Memorial Medical Cancer Center, a medical oncology 
center, as a department of the hospital contracted with the University 
of New Mexico for physician services, a research nurse and a nurse 
practitioner.
  Overseeing Memorial Ikard Cancer Treatment Center during its 
accreditation by the American College of Radiology.
  Creating an additional 20 Critical Care Unit beds, with a total of 43 
Intensive Care Unit/CCU beds.
  Creating a new urgent care clinic.
  Overseeing the accreditation of the medical residency program.
  Creating a neonatal program.
  Creating a hospitality program.
  Under Paul Herzog's leadership, Memorial Medical Center was named the 
``Best Practice'' in 2011 by the U.S.-Mexico Border Centers of 
Excellence Consortium for its ability to retain physicians; and named 
``Best Hospital'' by Readers' Choice Awards for 2003-2012.
  Paul Herzog has played a pivotal role in ensuring that rural 
hospitals can provide exceptional care and services to their 
communities, and his leadership will be greatly missed. On behalf of 
all New Mexicans, I wish Paul Herzog the best in his future endeavors.

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