[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E558]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DR. BRUCE HUGHES

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Dr. Bruce Hughes, as the 2016 Art Within Everything Award 
winner.
  Dr. Hughes received this award because of his contributions to art 
through leadership roles at the Des Moines Art Center and Des Moines 
Metro Opera. He is known for founding the Iowa Shakespeare Experience. 
For 20 years, Dr. Hughes has served as the Director of the Ruan 
Multiple Sclerosis Center at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. As a 
neurologist, he recognizes the positive effects that the arts can have 
on the brain and nurturing the human soul.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Hughes is an Iowan who has made its citizens very 
proud. He has dedicated his life to medicine while ensuring that the 
arts are an important part of central Iowa's quality of life. It is 
with great honor that I recognize him today. I ask that my colleagues 
in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating 
Dr. Hughes for his work and wish him continued success in all his 
future endeavors.

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