[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 28184]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING SUTTER LAKESIDE HOSPITAL OF LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 18, 2009

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Sutter Lakeside Hospital of Lake County, California. On November 19th, 
2009, Sutter Lakeside will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for 
their new Mobile Health Services Unit.
  The Mobile Health Services Unit project began over 2 years ago. 
Twenty percent of Lake County's residents and 31 percent of its 
children are living below the poverty line. This fact, combined with 
the county's rural nature, means an unacceptably high number of 
residents have no access to basic health care services. The Mobile 
Health Services Unit will ensure that these underserved populations 
receive the care they need, where they need it.
  The entire Mobile Health Services Unit team at Sutter Lakeside 
deserves our thanks for their efforts in making this project a reality. 
In particular, a debt of gratitude is owed to Charlie Melo, owner of 
American Custom Coach, who provided the expertise and leadership that 
made this all possible. He was also so kind as to donate the unit's 
solar panels.
  Madam Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we honor Sutter 
Lakeside Hospital and thank them for their contributions to the 
citizens of Lake County. The new Mobile Health Services Unit is an 
invaluable addition to the community and all involved in making this 
happen are to be commended for their efforts.

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