[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S468]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO HARRIET TURNER

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Harriet 
Turner and her fellow volunteers as Missourians who have gone above and 
beyond in serving the St. Louis community. Shortly after retiring from 
a remarkable 25-year career as a nurse at Missouri Baptist Medical 
Center, Ms. Turner quickly began looking for ways to help others in 
need and began volunteering at the same hospital. She and her 
colleagues' warmth and compassion for others, especially for those in 
crisis, is commendable and has helped countless families over the 
years.
  Ms. Turner is truly a Champion of Missouri. Her spirit of service is 
not limited to Missouri Baptist. In her free time, she has helped 
organize a community garden to help struggling St. Louis families 
access fresh produce and has volunteered her time to creating prom 
dresses for young adults in the foster system. Her dedication to 
helping others--not for acclaim, but out of a genuine love of service--
is truly inspiring. Her commitment to serving our fellow Missourians is 
nothing short of remarkable, and I am deeply grateful for her selfless 
work, which has had a profound impact on the St. Louis 
community.

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