10002 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 156, Pt. 7 May 28, 2010 the tremendous challenges of the day. It is be- Happy Homemaker, brought two Emmys for Medical Society upon celebrating its 100th an- cause of people like her that I, and so many supporting actress in 1974–75 and 1975–76. niversary. The medical society will be cele- others, are where we are today. She received her fourth Emmy for Best Day- brating the anniversary during the annual f time Game Show Host for Just Men. Nomi- membership meeting to be held on Thursday, nated seven times for Best Actress in a Com- May 27, 2010, at the Del Rio Country Club in RECOGNIZING NYASHA SPROW AS edy Series for The Golden Girls, she won the Modesto, California. A STATE HONOREE IN THE 2010 Emmy in 1985, and won a sixth Emmy for During the 1820s, early settlers to California PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMU- Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in began migrating near the Stanislaus River. In NITY AWARDS PROGRAM 1996 on The John Larroquette Show. Since 1848, California was ceded to the United 2000, Betty has appeared in Ally McBeal, That States, gold was soon discovered and in 1854 HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY 70s Show, Boston Legal and The Bold and the boundaries were set for Stanislaus Coun- OF VIRGINIA the Beautiful. In May 2010, Betty hosted Sat- ty. Between the gold rush and the Central Pa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES urday Night Live, resulting in the long-running cific Railroad laying tracks through the area, Friday, May 28, 2010 show receiving its highest ratings ever. In Stanislaus County was growing fast. In 1878, June of this year, she will appear in a new there were 10 men listed as licensed to prac- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- weekly TV Land Series, Hot in Cleveland. Bet- tice medicine in Stanislaus County. By 1891, er, I rise today to recognize Nyasha Sprow ty’s movies for television credits include a county hospital had been built and the num- from Prince William County, Va., for being a Chance of a Lifetime, Stealing Christmas, ber of practicing physicians had risen to 15. state honoree in the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Annie’s Point, and Animal Planet’s The Re- In 1903, Dr. Surryhne built the first private Community Awards Program. Nyasha is a vol- trievers. Her big screen endeavors include hospital in Stanislaus County. By 1910, the unteer with the Prince William Chapter of the Hard Rain, Dennis the Menace Strikes Again, Stanislaus County Medical Society was estab- American Red Cross and a seventh-grader at Bringing Down the House, The Proposal, and lished with Dr. W.J. Wilhite serving as presi- Virginia Virtual Academy. Additionally, she has You Again, which will be released in Sep- dent and Dr. Surryhne serving as secretary. become a passionate advocate for organ and tember 2010. The society meetings typically took place at tissue donation. Along with the Emmys, Betty has won nu- the Hotel Modesto, with an attendance of Nyasha has become a spokesperson for the merous awards during her seventy-year ca- eighteen to twenty members. By 1946, physi- National Kidney foundation and she works to reer. They include the Pacific Pioneers in cians were returning from World War II and stress both the importance of protecting one’s Broadcasting’s ‘‘Golden Ike’’ Award, the Genii the Society grew in numbers and specialties, organs and the need for more organ donors. Award from American Women in Radio and such as obstetrics and gynecology, ortho- She makes presentations at elementary TV, the American Comedy Awards’ Funniest pedics, G.U., general surgery and internal schools, distributes literature at health fairs Female Award as well as their Lifetime medicine. and community events and does interviews Achievement Award. In addition, she was hon- The physicians of the Stanislaus County with the local news media. Furthermore, ored with the Career Achievement Award from Medical Society formed the Stanislaus Foun- Nyasha participates in fund-raising events the Television Critics Association, the Life dation for Medical Care to guarantee the deliv- sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation Achievement Award from the Screen Actors ery of quality medical care on a prepayment and the Regional Transplant Community and Guild and the Lifetime Achievement Award in basis at a just and equitable cost to both the has further spread the word about organ do- Acting from the American Women in Radio patient and physician. The foundation was in- nation as a contestant in the National Amer- and Television. In 1995, Betty was inducted corporated as a non-profit organization in ican Miss pageant. into the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame. 1957, and acts as a health management sys- Madam Speaker, Nyasha Sprow represents Betty’s work on behalf of animals is close to tem. It was created and operated by local phy- the best of our nation’s youth, and her work her heart and legendary. She is President sicians to serve the best interests of the public with organ and tissue donation demonstrates Emeritus of the Morris Animal Foundation, and professional community. her dedication to helping those around her. I serving as a Trustee since 1972, a member Today, the Stanislaus County Medical Soci- congratulate her on this award and wish her on the Board of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo ety has over 650 active, retired and resident well in all of her future endeavors. Association since 1974 and an eight-year Los members. The members serve the purpose of f Angeles Zoo Commissioner. Among the ‘‘promoting and developing the science and art awards she has received for her work for ani- of medicine, conserving and protecting the A TRIBUTE TO BETTY WHITE mal welfare include the American Veterinary public health, promoting the betterment of the Medical Association’s Humane Award, the medical profession, cooperating with organiza- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Jane Goodall Institute’s Lifetime Achievement tions of like purposes and uniting with similar OF CALIFORNIA Award, and an honorary doctorate from West- societies from other counties of the State to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ern University Veterinary School as ‘‘Doctor of form the California Medical Society.’’ Friday, May 28, 2010 Humane Veterinary Sciences.’’ In 2006, Betty Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend was honored by the City of Los Angeles with and congratulate the Stanislaus County Med- Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today the title of ‘‘Ambassador to the Animals.’’ ical Society upon 100 years of service. I invite to honor Betty White, who is receiving the The time, energy and devotion Betty has my colleagues to join me in wishing the Soci- Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s given to GLAZA is extraordinary, and the resi- ety, and all of the members, many years of (GLAZA) Beastly Ball Award. dents of the greater Los Angeles area have continued success. Betty began her impressive performing ca- benefited enormously from her generosity. I f reer in the 1940s on the radio. Her first big ask all Members of Congress to join me in break was in 1949 when she joined Al Jarvis commending Betty White upon receiving the PRESIDENT OF GABON, ALI BONGO on a daily, live, local television show, which 2010 Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s ONDIMBA she eventually hosted. In partnership with writ- Beastly Ball Award. er George Tibbles and producer Don f HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS Fedderson, she formed her own production OF NEW YORK HONORING STANISLAUS COUNTY company and produced her first comedy se- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ries, Life with Elizabeth, receiving an Emmy in MEDICAL SOCIETY 1952. Appearing frequently on major variety Friday, May 28, 2010 and game shows, she was a recurring regular HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Mr. MEEKS of New York. Madam Speaker, with Jack Paar, Merv Griffin, and Johnny Car- OF CALIFORNIA in early March, it was my pleasure and privi- son, and a regular on Mama’s Family. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lege to meet the new President of Gabon, Ali Ms. White’s first appearance on The Mary Bongo Ondimba. Tyler Moore Show in the show’s fourth season Friday, May 28, 2010 President Bongo was in New York in his ca- led to her becoming a recurring cast member, Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise pacity as head of state of the country that, for and her portrayal of Sue Ann Nivens, the today to congratulate the Stanislaus County the month of March, presided over the United

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