[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 120 (Thursday, July 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E674]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF DR. PATTI LISK

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                     HON. ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 13, 2023

  Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Patti 
Liski, Dean of Nursing and Health Technologies at Germanna Community 
College, on a remarkable career as a nurse, educator, and community 
college advocate.
  Nearly 40 years ago, Dr. Lisk started her career at Germanna when she 
joined as a nursing faculty member in 1983. In 1986, she transitioned 
to full-time teaching. During her time at Germanna, Dr. Lisk has been 
credited with revolutionizing the school's nursing program and building 
a statewide on line nursing program. Her work writing the original 
grant for the purchase of human patient simulators brought cutting-edge 
technology to the school and kickstarted Germanna's Virtual Hospital. 
In 2013, after the passing of Dean Mary Gilkey, Dr. Lisk rose to the 
occasion after her emergency appointment to Dean of Nursing and Health 
Technologies, and in that role has helped further expand the mission of 
Germanna's nursing program.
  Dr. Lisk has also served as a fierce advocate for the promise and 
potential that lies within America's community colleges. She has seized 
the opportunity to help students, many identifying as firstgeneration 
students, navigate the college process and become successful nurses. 
Her personal investment in supporting students through every step of 
their journey is admirable and has had a profound impact on the quality 
of nurses graduating from Germanna.
  As seen by her numerous professional awards and accolades, Dr. Lisk 
has had an exceptional career. She has positively impacted the lives of 
thousands of nurses, creating a ripple effect to be felt for 
generations to come.
  Mr. Speaker, as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's Seventh 
District, I am proud to represent dedicated individuals like Dr. Patti 
Lisk. I would like to congratulate her on an exceptional career and 
wish her the best on a well-earned retirement.

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