[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 66 (Thursday, April 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E395]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF MARY DIERICH

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 2022

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate Mary Dierich on 
her recent selection as a 2022 Fellow of the American Association of 
Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
  AANP Fellows have a direct impact on the communities they serve by 
engaging with nurse practitioners (NPs) from around the country to lead 
new initiatives while also supporting the mission of AANP. 
Additionally, these Fellows play a critical role in the mentorship and 
development of other NPs. At a time when every level of our health care 
sector is struggling with recruitment and retention, this cultivation 
of talented NPs is absolutely essential to our entire health 
infrastructure.
  Mary is a stellar embodiment of what an AANP Fellow should be. A 
proud holder of multiple degrees from the University of Minnesota, 
including a PhD from the School of Nursing, Mary was a Clinical 
Associate Professor at her alma matter for over sixteen years. She has 
also worked on the frontlines at HealthPartners for the last fourteen 
years serving as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. In the early days of 
the pandemic, Mary was a critical resource to me and my office as we 
sought real-time analysis from frontline workers who saw COVID-19 
unfold. This was helpful to understand the PPE shortages facing health 
care professionals and the resources they needed to keep our 
communities safe. We all owe a debt of gratitude to Mary and her fellow 
frontline workers for the amazing selflessness they have exhibited over 
the last two and a half years.
  It is no wonder why Mary Dierich has been selected for this 
prestigious opportunity at AANP. I look forward to AANP's Induction 
Ceremony which will take place in Orlando, Florida on June 23, 2022. 
Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring the achievements of a great 
nurse practitioner and a beloved member of my family.

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