[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2268]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING DR. LILLIAN VITANZA NEY FOR BEING AWARDED THE PAUL HARRIS 
                              FELLOW AWARD

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 28, 2006

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Lillian Vitanza 
Ney of Jamestown, NY, for being awarded the Paul Harris Fellow award, 
the Rotary Club's highest honor.
  The Paul Harris Fellow recognition is given to show appreciation for 
contributions to the Rotary Club's charitable and education program. A 
contribution of $1,000 was given on behalf of Dr. Ney.
  Dr. Ney is a graduate of Jamestown High School and Wells College. She 
earned her medical degree from State University at Buffalo. She serves 
as wellness director, cardiology director, medical education director 
and vice president of medical affairs at WCA Hospital and is a member 
of several professional organizations.
  Dr. Ney is also highly involved in the community she served as a city 
councilwoman including being the first female city council president. 
She was one of the founding members of the Jamestown Area Youth 
Orchestra and is a board member for several community organizations.
  Dr. Ney has shown great dedication and excellence in her work and 
community. That is why, Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor her today.

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