[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15857]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



            TRIBUTE TO CARDINAL HILL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the 
directors and staff of Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital in 
recognition of providing physical rehabilitation services for the past 
fifty years to the people of Kentucky.
  Cardinal Hill Hospital treats more than 6,000 patients every year 
from virtually every county in the state. The Hospital, beginning as a 
convalescent home for children with polio, has now developed into a 
leading physical rehabilitation center for Lexington and its region. 
This anniversary not only reaches a significant milestone, but marks a 
time for recognition and celebration.
  Dedicated to treating children and adults, some of Cardinal Hill's 
patients have been treated for catastrophic accidents or disabling 
diseases like multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, or cerebral palsy. Two 
of the more publicized patients would include Missy Jenkins, survivor 
of the Paducah Heath High School Shooting and Palmer Harston, of 
Lexington, 2000 National Easter Seals Child Representative, that have 
been given care and treatment by Cardinal Hill Hospital. Cardinal Hill 
has provided for patients who have dealt with all kinds of tragedies, 
whether small or large.
  Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital continues to display an 
unswerving commitment to the people of Kentucky and possesses the 
respect and gratitude of many in the community. The significant work 
accomplished at this hospital promises a successful future for the 
citizens of this state as they can be ensured that disabilities will be 
continued to be treated at Cardinal Hill.
  I am certain that the legacy of dedication that Cardinal Hill 
Rehabilitation Hospital has left will carry on. Congratulations to the 
directors and staff of Cardinal Hill on 50 years of service to 
Kentucky. Best wishes for many more years of commitment, and know that 
your efforts to better the lives of those in the region will be felt 
for years to come. On behalf of myself and my colleagues in the United 
States Senate, thank you for giving so much of yourself for so many 
others.

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