[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 25, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E573]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE WEST COAST UNIVERSITY--TEXAS HEALTHCARE HEROES 
                              APPRECIATION

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 25, 2021

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congressional 
District of the U.S. House of Representatives and all of the 
communities that Dallas Medical Center and Dallas Regional Medical 
Center serve, and the West Coast University--Texas students pursuing 
careers in healthcare at a time when we need them more than ever, it is 
an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to personally thank 
them and all of our healthcare heroes for their service and selfless 
acts of caregiving during this pandemic.
  These frontline caregivers demonstrate tremendous courage and put 
themselves on the line every day to ensure the health and safety of our 
community.
  During the last 15 months, the effects of the Covid pandemic required 
a personal sacrifice from each one of them unlike any other time in our 
country's history. These frontline healthcare workers experienced long, 
long hours for months on end, caring for thousands of critical 
patients, and losing more life than anyone can bear to witness.
  These nurses and staff provided care for others while worried about 
their own health and the well-being of their family. Yet, they came to 
work every day.
  For their uncommon bravery and resilience, I say ``thank you!''
  To express this appreciation, thess certificates commemorate the 
healthcare heroes at Dallas Medical Center and Dallas Regional Medical 
Center.
  In addition, I have another certificate to recognize the students of 
West Coast University--Texas, which focuses on educating and training 
the next generation of nurses and healthcare workers. These students 
have chosen to pursue careers in healthcare despite witnessing one of 
the most challenging times in the history of their profession. I have 
deep respect for their courage and service to our community.
  Words are not enough to express the gratitude that I feel for the 
healthcare workers throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the State of 
Texas, and across the country.
  All of them deserve to be honored and celebrated.

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