[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 146 (Friday, August 14, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E757]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TO RECOGNIZE EVA BENEDICT UPON RECEIVING THE NEW YORK STATE SENATE 2020 
                       WOMEN OF DISTINCTION HONOR

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 14, 2020

  Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize Eva Benedict upon 
her receiving the New York State Senate 2020 Women of Distinction 
Honor.
  Eva Benedict has served the Wellsville community for almost forty 
years in healthcare, starting as a Critical Care Staff Nurse in 1981 at 
Jones Memorial Hospital. She held various positions in administration 
and management and was ultimately appointed as President and Chief 
Executive Officer in 2007.
  In 2015, Eva was instrumental in the hospital's affiliation with the 
University of Rochester Medical Center. To this day, she serves both 
Jones Memorial and the University as a member of the affiliate 
leadership team.
  In 2018, her leadership earned the 2018 Grassroots Champion Award 
from the American Hospital Association in partnership with the 
Healthcare Association of New York State. Throughout her years at the 
hospital, Eva has dedicated her time and energy to helping this rural 
hospital navigate through difficult areas, providing the best medical 
services possible and giving community members reliable, trusted care 
that they need.
  During my time in office, I have appreciated building a trusted 
relationship with Eva and I have greatly valued her expertise in the 
healthcare field. My office has regularly called on her for honest, 
educated feedback, and we continue to rely on her for that today.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me to recognize Eva Benedict upon her receiving 
the New York State Senate 2020 Women of Distinction Honor.

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