[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1455]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING TYRONE HOSPITAL

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 60th 
Anniversary of Tyrone Hospital in Tyrone, Pennsylvania. It is a 
milestone in this outstanding facility's history of providing essential 
healthcare services to the residents of its community.
   In the early 1900s, Harvey Gray, a prominent Tyrone businessman had 
a vision to build a hospital to care for the people of Tyrone and 
surrounding areas. Mr. Gray and his wife Adda ultimately donated 
$150,000 after their deaths toward the establishment of Tyrone 
Hospital. The Tyrone Borough Water department provided the location, 
donating nearly 17 acres of wooded land west of the Laurel Ridge. The 
people of Tyrone realized the Gray's vision of a community hospital 
over a period of years. Numerous community residents, businesses, and 
social and civic organizations donated time and funds to support the 
construction of the hospital. A contribution was also made by Tyrone's 
famous son, Fred Waring who gave a concert in Tyrone to benefit Tyrone 
Hospital.
   On September 20, 1954, Tyrone Hospital opened its doors and accepted 
its first patient. Over the years, the hospital has grown to bring 
personalized health care not only to the residents of northern Blair 
County but also to communities in neighboring counties. That growth has 
included state of the art medical equipment, an expanded range of 
services, and a diverse medical staff.
   The hospital's 60th year has been marked by the recent introduction 
of its new name--Tyrone Regional Health Network--reflecting its 
developing system of new providers and services throughout Central 
Pennsylvania. The 60th year also coincided with the announcement of 
plans for a 38,000 square foot expansion that will provide a new 
hospital facility.
   A lot has changed since Tyrone Hospital first opened its doors in 
1954. However, its presence as a community hospital and its mission to 
provide needed healthcare services to local residents has remained the 
same.
   I wish to thank Tyrone Hospital's dedicated staff, Board of 
Directors and CEO Stephen Gildea for their commitment to quality 
healthcare. I congratulate them and the people of Tyrone and 
surrounding communities on this important anniversary for their local 
hospital. I'm proud to have such a wonderful facility in the 9th 
District, and wish Tyrone Hospital continued success in the next sixty 
years and beyond.

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