[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 172 (Wednesday, October 30, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8600]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        CLINCH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Georgia (Mr. Carter) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Clinch 
Memorial Hospital for being named the Hometown Health Hospital of the 
Year for 2019.
  I am proud of the work that Clinch Memorial Hospital is doing to 
provide high-quality care to our rural communities in the First 
Congressional District of Georgia. With unique challenges facing rural 
healthcare systems across the Nation, Clinch Memorial Hospital has met 
these challenges head-on and is using groundbreaking programs to better 
the care for individuals in the surrounding rural communities.
  Over the last 2 years, the hospital's CEO, Ms. Angela Ammons, has 
added new programs to help people with substance abuse issues, a swing-
bed system to more efficiently use their resources, and a new wound 
care unit. But most importantly, she has nearly miraculously turned 
around the hospital's financials, maintaining the community's access to 
healthcare and keeping the local economy churning.
  Clinch Memorial Hospital is more than deserving of the Hospital of 
the Year Award.
  Congratulations, and keep up the good work.


                     National Pharmacist Month 2019

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize October 
as being National Pharmacist Month 2019.
  According to Census data, there are over 200,000 pharmacists across 
the U.S., with another 25,000 pharmacy aides. Every day these 
pharmacists are providing vaccines for a number of illnesses and 
carefully counseling patients on prescriptions to help heal sickness 
and reduce pain. Through this work, pharmacists are considered one of 
the top three most-trusted professions in America.
  Mr. Speaker, this month, as well as through the rest of the year, I 
encourage everyone to visit your pharmacist, ask questions about your 
prescriptions, and get to know the people who provide your medicine and 
work to keep you healthy.
  As the only pharmacist currently serving in Congress, I am proud to 
recognize the work these individuals are doing every day to serve their 
local communities around the country.
  Keep up the good work.


                        Forty-Day Pro Life Vigil

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize all 
those participating in the 40 Days for Life Vigil happening September 
25 through November 3.
  For the past 40 days, individuals in cities across the world have 
been fasting, praying, campaigning, and holding a vigil in order to end 
abortion. In the First Congressional District of Georgia, Savannahians 
have been contributing to the cause through their own vigil and 
luncheon. The organization has helped save 16,000 lives, close 104 
abortion centers, and 191 abortion workers to quit their jobs.
  As a medical professional, father, and grandfather, I believe that 
every life is sacred. I cannot thank these individuals enough for their 
important work. After the 40 Days for Life Vigil is over, I hope you 
will join me in continuing the fight to save the lives of our children.

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