[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20768]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                       RECOGNIZING LEON BRACHMAN

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 25, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
Mr. Leon Brachman with Baylor All Saints Medical Center Board of 
Trustees. Dr. Brachman was recently selected to receive the Texas 
Healthcare Trustees' 2007 Founders' Award.
  For over a half of a decade, Mr. Brachman has shown unwavering 
commitment to leadership and service to the health care industry in the 
City of Fort Worth. In 1958, he oversaw the construction of the initial 
building for All Saints Hospital, an Episcopal Hospital, that later 
became affiliated with the Baylor Healthcare system. Mr. Brachman has 
served as a trustee for over 50 years as the hospital has expanded 
throughout the North Texas community. Through his efforts, in an ever-
changing and challenging health care arena, Fort Worth now stands as an 
excellent model for other communities hoping for a strong health care 
system.
  The Texas Healthcare Trustees Founders' Award is the highest honor 
for a Texas hospital and health system trustee. It is a state-wide 
award, given to only one person in the state, per year. Mr. Brachman 
was selected as the distinguished trustee in honor of his record of 
leadership in health care governance. The Founders' Award remains a 
symbol of dedication and excellence in service in the health care 
field.
  It is with great honor and pride that I recognize Mr. Leon Brachman 
today, and I encourage him to continue to serve as an example to us all 
in putting our community and the needs of others ahead of ourselves. 
His vision will ensure a healthier future for Texans.

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