[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 150 (Wednesday, December 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1787]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF SHIRLEY McDOWELL'S CAREER

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 10, 2014

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Shirley McDowell of 
Concord, North Carolina for her faithful work as Executive Director at 
Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County. Upon retiring she will 
have served 28 years building a team of caregivers that have served our 
community during times when families have confronted terminal illness.
   Under Shirley's leadership, Cabarrus County's Hospice service has 
grown into a strong program that effectively helps those in need. She 
guided this program through all of the changes in healthcare over the 
years and directed Hospice through acquisition of land for a permanent 
building and the construction of the Tucker Hospice House in 
Kannapolis.
   The impact that Shirley has had on our community is profound, and we 
are grateful for her commitment to help those in need. I am proud to 
represent Shirley McDowell and we are thankful for her years of 
service.

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