[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5482]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF FIRST ANNUAL NATIONAL HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEER DAY

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2002

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the first 
annual National Healthcare Volunteer Day, which occurred on Monday, 
April 22, 2002, during National Volunteer Week. This day was created to 
recognize the time and effort that many volunteers contribute in 
healthcare settings and was initiated and supported by the American 
Society of Directors of Volunteer Services, a national association of 
managers of healthcare volunteers, and the American Hospital 
Association.
  The hope for this celebration is that through an annual recognition, 
the accomplishments of volunteers serving the needs of patients, 
residents, families, visitors, physicians, and staff may be publicized 
and commended.
  I am proud to say that Reedsburg Area Medical Center, located in my 
district, was an enthusiastic participant in kicking off the annual 
National Healthcare Volunteers celebration!
  I congratulate Reedsburg Area Medical Center on its participation in 
this day as well as the celebration of its 100th anniversary. I am 
proud to recognize both this medical center and the first annual 
National Healthcare Volunteer Day!

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