[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 16147-16148]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              ANDREA BURCH

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2016

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud Andrea Burch for 
being recognized by the West Chamber as a 2016 Celebrate Women Honoree. 
Celebrate Women Honorees are known for their perseverance, 
accomplishments, generosity, and dedication to their passions and their 
community.
  Andrea is currently a Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at 
Lutheran Medical Center and has transcended expectations through her 
work both in the medical field and in leadership. During her nearly 25 
years of nursing, Andrea has served in many roles, from certified 
nursing assistant to a critical care specialty nurse in neurosciences. 
She has also fulfilled several leadership positions, managing a variety 
of departments, initiatives, and committees.

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  Today, Andrea provides strategic direction for nursing professional 
excellence, quality and safety at Lutheran and serves as an advocate 
for staff and patients. She believes in collaborative, authentic 
leadership that helps nurses reach their highest professional 
potential. Andrea is a registered nurse with a Master's Degree in 
Leadership of Healthcare Systems from Regis University, and she is 
currently pursuing a Distinguished Leader Executive Certificate from 
the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Andrea Burch for this well-
deserved recognition by the West Chamber.

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