[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 87 (Thursday, June 5, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E910]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF DOUG HAWTHORNE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 2014

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Doug Hawthorne, who 
is stepping down as chief executive officer of Texas Health Resources 
after 44 years of outstanding service to the communities of North 
Texas.
   Hawthorne played a vital role in 1997 with the merger of 
Presbyterian Healthcare Resources, Harris Methodist Health System and 
Arlington Memorial Hospital. He created the Texas Health Resources 
health care system, which has grown to become one of the largest faith-
based, not-for-profit health care systems in the nation under his 
leadership.
   Hawthorne received many awards and recognition for his work. He was 
named to Modern Healthcare magazine's annual list of the 100 Most 
Influential People in Healthcare in 2012 and 2013 after being on the 
list six times in prior years.
   As a physician, I can say that his dedication and commitment have 
been instrumental in transforming the delivery of healthcare in North 
Texas. He is truly deserving of recognition for his exceptional work, 
and I wish him all the best on his next endeavor. I am proud to 
represent him in Congress.

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