[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16919]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING LINDA CHMIELEWSKI

  (Mr. EMMER of Minnesota asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Linda 
Chmielewski from St. Cloud for receiving a 2015 Nurse of the Year award 
from the Minnesota March of Dimes.
  Linda, who is the vice president and chief nursing officer at St. 
Cloud Hospital--CentraCare Health, was named a recipient of the 
leadership award. She has effectively overseen the hospital's nursing 
department and ensures that her patients receive quality care, making 
her fully deserving of this award.
  This is not the first time that Linda has been recognized for 
exemplary work. In 2014, she was honored by the Women's Health 
Leadership Trust, again, for her leadership in the healthcare field.
  Nursing is a noble profession. We have all been cared for by a nurse, 
so we all know they go to great lengths for their patients. Without 
caring individuals like Linda, our healthcare system would suffer. So 
it is an honor to recognize her and all nurses for their service.
  Linda, thank you for your hard work and dedication to our community.

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