[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 158 (Thursday, September 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E999]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MARY ANN BOCCOLINI

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 29, 2022

  Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
retirement of Mary Ann Boccolini, a healthcare leader in New Jersey's 
3rd District who dedicated her career to enhancing the lives of people 
throughout South Jersey for nearly 5 decades.
  Mary Ann worked in multiple settings devoted to helping our most 
vulnerable community members and their families. She began her career 
as a staff nurse for a multitude of health facilities like the Hospital 
of the University of Pennsylvania, the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer 
Center, the National Institute of Health, and the Philadelphia Veterans 
Hospital. After developing a robust background of healthcare 
operations, Mary Ann became a manager for the oncology inpatient 
service line at Virtual Memorial Hospital. She later joined Samaritan 
as Director of Clinical Operations in 1997, where she served South 
Jersey communities for 25 years.
  Since becoming President and CEO in 2000, Mary Ann established 
Samaritan as one of the state's largest, most respected providers of 
palliative medicine and end-of-life care. During her time, Mary Ann 
grew Samaritan's comprehensive services to include primary care at 
home, palliative medicine, hospice care, grief support, education, and 
advocacy. As a four-star provider in the We Honor Veterans program, 
Mary Ann's leadership has also made Samaritan a nationally recognized 
care provider for those who have served our country.
  Mary Ann's contributions to our South Jersey communities and in the 
healthcare field have earned her numerous awards and accolades over the 
years. Most recently, Mary Ann was recognized by NJBIZ Magazine as one 
of its Best 50 Women in Business, by South Jersey Biz as a Power 50 in 
the South Jersey Business World, and by SJ Magazine's Women in 
Healthcare of Influence and Impact.
  Through these remarkable milestones and achievements, Mary Ann's 
humble servant leadership inspired staff, volunteers, and colleagues. 
It is because of Mary Ann's dedication to providing extraordinary 
compassion and expertise, that many patients, and those who care about 
them, can live their best life every day. New Jersey is grateful for 
the work that Mary Ann has done, and I hope that her career can inspire 
others to carry on her legacy as a champion for high-quality service in 
healthcare. I know I speak for the 3rd District in wishing Mary Ann a 
happy retirement.

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