[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 184 (Tuesday, November 7, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      TRIBUTE TO DR. PETER JENSEN

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. 
Peter Jensen, an AARP 2024 Purpose Prize honoree. This national honor 
recognizes individuals who are using their life experience to make a 
positive difference.
  Seeing a problem with mental health care access for children, Dr. 
Jensen founded the REACH Institute in 2006. This nonprofit organization 
ensures effective and scientifically proven care reaches children and 
their families. REACH trains primary care providers, therapists, and 
other health professionals to diagnose and treat young patients.
  As a result of this innovative way to connect providers and patients, 
more than 6,000 pediatricians and physicians in all 50 States have been 
trained to be ``first responders'' to children with mental health 
needs.
  Dr. Jensen's health challenges as a child shaped an interest in 
psychology and inspired him to pursue a career in medicine. He earned a 
medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and 
has served in leading research and education roles including for Child 
and Adolescent Research at the National Institute of Mental Health, the 
Mayo Clinic, and a professor at Columbia University and the University 
of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
  Arkansas is fortunate to have an exceptional, selfless leader like 
Dr. Jensen who identified a problem and implemented a solution to 
improve patient care and outcomes. His passion and commitment offer an 
excellent example for others to follow.
  I applaud AARP for recognizing Dr. Jensen's work to build a better 
future. Dr. Jensen demonstrates what it truly means to go above and 
beyond for others. I congratulate him on this well-deserved honor and 
his positive impact. His remarkable achievements offer a model of 
success that will help patients for generations to come.

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