[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 2, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1696]
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     HONORING THE STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 2, 2015

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Ste. 
Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and its volunteers before 
the United States House of Representatives. This group was awarded the 
Auxiliary of the Year Award by the Missouri Hospital Association at the 
MHA Annual Conference this year.
  These selfless individuals have accumulated over 15,000 volunteer 
hours this year, with over 11,000 hours in hospitals and over 3,500 
hours volunteering in the community. This auxiliary of more than 90 
volunteers has also donated more than $58,000 to the hospital, 
resulting in seven new hospital beds for their patients. The auxiliary 
provides services to the community through community health education 
projects and scholarships to students pursuing health careers.
  It is my pleasure to recognize these generous individuals before the 
United States House of Representatives.

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