[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 82 (Wednesday, May 12, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING THE FIRST CLASS OF GRADUATES FROM THE KIRK KERKORIAN 
                           SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

  (Mrs. LEE of Nevada asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the 
historic first class of medical students to graduate from the Kirk 
Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
  Four years ago, the 50 students of this inaugural class donned their 
white coats, pledged their formal oaths, and began their lifelong 
medical journeys.
  But for southern Nevada, this was more than your average first day of 
school. Nevada has consistently ranked among the lowest rates in 
doctors per capita; and before this class, Las Vegas was the largest 
metro area in the Nation without a medical school capable of bestowing 
M.D. degrees.
  These graduates are pioneers in providing for the health of our 
community, and their dedication to home is clear. Ninety-seven percent 
of this class hails from the Battle Born State, and well over one-third 
of the graduates will stay right here to continue their education.
  We cannot thank them enough for their dedication to the health of our 
community, especially in the midst of this pandemic.
  Congratulations to the UNLV Medical graduates.

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