Recognizing Melissa Davison

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Ms. FRANKEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Melissa Davison, a local hero from Florida's 21st Congressional District who has gone above and beyond as a healthcare worker both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Melissa began her nursing career nearly 35 years ago at Humana Hospital, which would later become JFK Medical Center. After temporarily leaving to get her master's degree, Melissa came back to JFK in 2006 as their Infection Prevention Coordinator. Since being in this role, Melissa has overseen JFK's entire infection control programming through H1N1, Ebola, and now COVID-19. From March through May, Melissa worked for two months straight, including nights and weekends, making sure hospital policies and procedures followed the most up-to-date regulations per evolving CDC guidelines and supporting nurses, doctors, and staff on the front lines.

Melissa's selflessness and compassion during this difficult time is truly humbling. Her outstanding work has touched countless lives, and I am so thankful for her dedication to our community. I am proud to honor her today.

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