[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 13, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                       HONORING SUSAN GILLINGHAM

  (Ms. VAN DUYNE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate our Texas-24 
Hometown Hero, Susan Gillingham, and her 50 years of service saving 
lives as a nurse.
  Beginning her career as a secretary, Susan never imagined she would 
become a nurse, but after volunteering as a candy striper in a 
hospital, her passion for healthcare became evident. Turning that 
passion into a long and remarkable career at Baylor Scott & White-
Grapevine, Susan says that just taking care of patients and hearing 
them say they had the ``most wonderful care they could possibly have'' 
makes her day.
  To celebrate her incredible and ongoing legacy, the Baylor Scott & 
White hospital staff threw Susan a surprise party to thank her, 
demonstrating the enormous impact she has had in the lives of all those 
around her--though she said she doesn't need a tiara or a cake because 
nothing compares to the impact of taking care of her patients.
  In the words of hospital president Naman Mahajan, Susan is ``a 
testament,'' and, ``It is all who we all aspire to be.''
  I am inspired by Susan's dedication to our community, and I thank her 
for the amazing care she has provided and continues to provide north 
Texans after five decades.

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