[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 188 (Thursday, November 29, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1575]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING MARY McCULLOUGH

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 29, 2018

  Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Mary McCullough for a 
lifetime of service to her community, including her extraordinary 
efforts to address healthcare needs in Hollister, California. Ms. 
McCullough has been recognized by many local civic and community 
organizations for these efforts, most recently as the Hazel Hawkins 
Hospital Foundation's 2018 ``Heart for Hazel'' award recipient.
   After moving to Hollister in 1963, Ms. McCullough immediately 
immersed herself in the community. She joined several community 
organizations and quickly distinguished herself as a leader in local 
preschools, concert associations, Girl Scouts, Woman's Fund, and the 
United Way. In addition to her volunteerism and community work, Ms. 
McCullough also made time to help establish the Community Foundation 
for San Benito County, which serves as a hub for philanthropic work in 
the area.
   Most notably, Ms. McCullough chose to dedicate her time and efforts 
to improving healthcare at local and statewide levels. In 1963, Ms. 
McCullough joined the Hospital Auxiliary as a volunteer and, in 1982, 
began serving on the San Benito Health Care District Board of 
Directors, where she remained until her retirement earlier this year. 
She was also appointed to the Association of California Healthcare 
Districts Board of Directors where she has served since 2002. In these 
roles, Ms. McCullough committed to herself to supporting healthcare 
facilities and locations to better serve patients and their families.
   During Ms. McCullough's tenure, the San Benito Health Care District 
Board oversaw the construction of a skilled nursing facility, extension 
of the main hospital, and development of a state-of-the-art emergency 
department and women's center. As Ms. McCullough prepares for her 
retirement from these positions, I am thankful for her work and feel 
confident that she will remain an active member of our community.
   I am deeply grateful for Ms. McCullough's commitment to public 
service to the residents of San Benito County and state of California. 
As she celebrates her retirement, I am proud to recognize her for the 
invaluable work she has completed. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my 
colleagues join me in recognizing Mary McCullough on her lifetime of 
service and congratulate her on a well-earned retirement.

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