[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19188]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EAST ORANGE CAMPUS OF THE 
                     DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 3, 2002

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th anniversary 
of East Orange Campus of the Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey 
Health Care System.
  The East Orange Campus has served those who have served us all. For 
more than 50 years now, veterans from throughout New Jersey have 
received quality medical, surgical, and psychiatric care at the East 
Orange Campus.
  This institution provides more than just care for our veterans, 
however; as a leading teaching and research institution, the East 
Orange Campus has helped train New Jersey doctors, nurses, and other 
healthcare providers while conducting pioneering work in areas such as 
infectious disease, cardiovascular disease, and gulf war related 
illnesses.
  I believe we have a responsibility to care for the brave men and 
women who served this nation, helping to win in war and preserve the 
peace. Providing for their healthcare is the least we can do to honor 
their sacrifice. In this way, the East Orange Campus has delivered on 
that responsibility, that promise, for more than 50 years.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, again, I rise to celebrate the East Orange 
Campus. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 50 years of 
service and care delivered by the East Orange Campus.

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