[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4189]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING LEON H. BRACHMAN

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2006

  Mr.  BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Leon H. 
Brachman, who for his steadfast service on the Baylor All Saints 
Hospital Board, has been selected to receive the Centennial Heritage A 
ward.
  The Centennial Heritage Award recognizes individuals and corporations 
that support the All Saints Health Foundation with major contributions, 
as well as past hospital chiefs of staffs, and foundation and board 
chairs. These individuals who represent the leadership of the hospital 
for the past 100 years are honored with Centennial stars.
  Leon Brachman has diligently served on the Baylor All Saints Hospital 
Board since 1958. In his tenure as a board member, the All Saints 
Health Foundation has enjoyed many expansions and advancements. In 
1959, All Saints moved to a new facility and increased its number of 
beds from 110 to 365. The Carter Rehabilitation Center opened for 
cardio-pulmonary and rehabilitation services in 1979. In addition, the 
first liver transplant in Fort Worth was performed at Baylor All Saints 
in 2002.
  Mr. Brachman steadfast dedication to improvement and vision to Baylor 
All Saints has benefited many. Today, he remains a prominent figure by 
setting a high standard of excellence and encouraging others. His 
compassion, drive and determination for the betterment and quality of 
service at Baylor All Saints Hospital should be emulated.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. Leon H. Brachman on 
receiving the Centennial Heritage Award and commend his perseverance 
and desire to make Baylor All Saints Hospital a symbol of quality 
health care.

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