September 29, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 169 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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                      TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINA MILLER

 Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I commend Christina Miller, a 
healthcare hero and someone who puts her life in danger every day to 
help save lives. Christina is an emergency room nurse at Kings 
Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, MS.
  Christina demonstrates a remarkable selflessness and level of 
compassion for her patients and coworkers. As more Americans became 
infected with COVID-19, hospitals began to fill up and staffing became 
a challenge. Christina immediately stepped up and volunteered to orient 
on the ICU floor to help with staffing needs to help care and treat the 
sickest patients.
  Not only does Christina give the utmost care to her patients, she 
also realizes the physical and emotional strain all healthcare workers 
are feeling during these unprecedented times. Christina wanted to help 
encourage her colleagues, so she began an employee appreciation program 
among the emergency room nurses. This gave the nurses something to look 
forward to when they arrived at work.
  Throughout our Nation's history, everyday Americans bravely emerge in 
times of turmoil to aid their neighbors. In the case of Christina, she 
has fought on the frontlines as a nurse by stepping into harm's way to 
provide care for patients affected by the virus.
  Mississippi first responders and healthcare providers have 
experienced a drastic change not only in their professional life but 
also in their home life. The COVID-19 pandemic has been demanding of 
their time, taken them away from their loved ones, and caused their 
worlds to totally change. These heroes, such as Christina, are walking 
examples of what selfless service looks like.

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