[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 31 (Friday, February 26, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E238]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF MEDICAL CENTER OF LEWISVILLE'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 26, 2016

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Medical Center of 
Lewisville as they mark their 40th anniversary. With a full-service 
medical and surgical facility offering 24-hour emergency services, MCL 
is licensed to accommodate 186 patients. Excellent customer service and 
patient safety are among their top priorities. Originally named 
Lewisville Memorial Hospital, MCL opened its doors on February 29, 
1976. On March 15, 1976 they admitted their first patient and 11 months 
to the day of their induction, the first baby was delivered. Denton 
County became the fastest growing county from 1980-1990 and MCL was the 
cornerstone of Denton County's successful growth-rate.
  MCL has received many accreditations and honors. Of these, the more 
notable accreditations and honors include: Magnet Designation by 
American Nurses Credentialing Center (2015); Bill Aston Award recipient 
(2012); Texas Hospital Association Quality Improvement Silver Award 
(2014); and recognition in Becker's Hospital Review: 100 Great Places 
to Work in Healthcare.
  I have a close connection to the Medical Center of Lewisville as I 
spent a part of my career practicing medicine there. It has been a 
great honor to witness the staggering growth that MCL has seen in the 
last 40 years.
  Their dedication to serve the Denton County community has been vital 
to their success as a leading medical center in the northeast region of 
Texas. It is an honor to serve the staff of Medical Center of 
Lewisville in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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