[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 56 (Monday, April 1, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





             CONGRATULATING DEBBIE SIMON ON HER RETIREMENT

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 1, 2019

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Debbie Simon on 
her retirement. She is the current Chief Executive Officer of 
UnityPoint Health.
  Ms. Debbie Simon earned a bachelor's degree of nursing from the 
University of Illinois before beginning her outstanding career at 
Methodist Hospital. Ms. Simon then later pursued a master's degree in 
business administration from Bradley University before furthering her 
training and education by completing both the Wharton Nurse Executive 
Fellowship and Henry Crown Fellowship. With this extensive knowledge, 
Ms. Simon stood out as a leader at Methodist and eventually became the 
regional chief executive officer. In 2011, Methodist Hospital 
integrated with UnityPoint Health and she led the expansion further 
into central Illinois. Ms. Simon's leadership has contributed to major 
growth at Methodist College where over 600 students are pursuing 
degrees. In addition to her stellar career, Ms. Simon has taken the 
time to serve on many boards and is a fierce advocate for the health 
and wellbeing of the Peoria community. I wish her the best in her well-
earned retirement and thank her for her many years of service.
  It is because of dedicated leaders such as Debbie Simon that I am 
especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District Madam 
Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate Debbie Simon on 
her retirement and thank her for her service to the Peoria community.

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