[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 7, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMENDING THE MEDICAL STAFF OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY 
                                HOSPITAL

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                        HON. JOHN H. RUTHERFORD

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 7, 2017

  Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I wish to commend the medical staff of 
The George Washington University Hospital who cared for me during my 
stay in January.
  On the evening of January the Eleventh I suffered an allergic 
reaction and was taken to The George Washington University Hospital for 
treatment. During my stay, I was cared for by an incredible medical 
team. I offer my most sincere gratitude to Dr. Mayce Haj-Ali for her 
insight and swift action to treat the allergic reaction I suffered.
  I also wish to commend the incredible nursing staff who cared for me: 
Andrea Gavurin, Megan Johnson, Alelcunda M'mari, Ophelia Hunter, Mary 
Synder, Christina Gale, Danielle Sier, Chaquonna Watson, Crystal 
Nyguyen, Perla Adames-Castillo , Mamta Jazier, and Jaquece Mudd. In 
particular, I want to acknowledge Andrea, Megan, and Alelcunda for 
their continued diligence in looking after me to make sure I made a 
quick and full recovery. I owe this entire group a debt of gratitude. 
It is because of their care that I was able to recover and return to 
work representing the people of Florida's Fourth Congressional 
District.
  The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that more than 2.5 million 
nurses work in the United States. These women and men provide and 
coordinate patient care, educate individuals about their health 
conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and 
their family. I am grateful, not only for the nurses who recently took 
care of my needs, but for all nurses across the U.S. who work 
diligently to ensure the health of their patients. I ask my colleagues 
to take a moment to remember these individuals who work in the nursing 
profession and the care they provide to the American people.

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