[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19295]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER OF HOUSTON, TX

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                            HON. CHRIS BELL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2003

  Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of The University 
of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. I am proud to 
announce that in this week's issue of U.S. News and World Report, a 
survey of ``America's Best Hospitals'' named M.D. Anderson Cancer 
Center the nation's top cancer center. Recently, M.D. Anderson broke 
ground for its new proton therapy machine. This will be the largest 
proton therapy machine in the world. M.D. Anderson is a rapidly growing 
institution, increasing patient load and research capabilities every 
year without sacrificing service.
  M.D. Anderson has been ranked as one of the top two cancer centers 
since 1990. Not only was the honor of the nation's best cancer center 
bestowed on M.D. Anderson, but it also ranked fourth for gynecology and 
under fifteenth in urology and ear, nose, and throat. These 
distinctions show the dedication of the M.D. Anderson faculty, staff, 
volunteers, patients, and community supporters who are working towards 
one mission, to eliminate cancer. M.D. Anderson was the only Texas 
hospital to be given a number one ranking in any medical specialty.
  Providing top quality care to patients from across the state of Texas 
and one third from out of state, M.D. Anderson shows its commitment to 
Texas and to the nation. M.D. Anderson represents Houston's dedication 
to patients, clinical research, education programs, and prevention and 
eradication of cancer. I know my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating M.D. Anderson's 12,708 employees, 1,400 volunteers, its 
numerous local and national donors, and its many patients for making 
M.D. Anderson the nation's number one cancer center.

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