[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 27, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. TRICIA DERGES

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 2017

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Tricia Derges 
of Springfield, Missouri, on her recent winning of two prestigious 
awards.
  Dr. Derges has been a resident of the Springfield area for 40 years 
and during this time she has contributed to the community in many ways. 
Dr. Derges has recently won both the National Jefferson Award for 
Southwest Missouri and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award. Both of 
these awards recognize individuals for their public service. The 
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award is only awarded to five individuals 
per year across the United States. This clearly highlights the 
significant work Dr. Derges has taken over the years to help her 
community.
  Dr. Derges set up the mission clinic named Lift Up in Springfield. 
This clinic provides a range of medical, dental and mental health 
services to veterans and the poor across Springfield. Dr. Derges and 
her clinic have helped thousands of people in the Springfield area.
  I am truly honored to recognize the work by Dr. Derges and her 
dedication to improving the lives of others. On behalf of Missouri's 
7th Congressional District, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Dr. Derges on her recent awards and wishing her all the 
best.

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