[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18447]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING DAVID D'ERAMO, Ph.D.

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                          HON. JOHN B. LARSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2004

  Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor David 
D'Eramo, Ph.D. on the occasion of his retirement as President and Chief 
Executive Officer of St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center.
  Not only has Dr. D'Eramo led St. Francis through a period of 
tremendous change during his sixteen year tenure, he has extended the 
reach of critical programs and services to our communities through the 
development of St. Francis Care.
  His leadership has gone well beyond the walls of the hospital through 
his volunteer service and the chairmanship of key civic organizations, 
such as the MetroHartford Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Hartford 
Arts Council.
  On a national level, Dr. D'Eramo has been deeply involved in the 
development of health policy through leadership and service with the 
American Hospital Association, the Catholic Health Association, and the 
Association of American Medical Colleges.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Dr. 
D'Eramo for his many accomplishments and for his contributions to the 
health and well being of the citizens of Connecticut and beyond.

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