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FIRST LADY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
HICKMAN LECTURE
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
OCTOBER 9, 1998
I'm so glad to back in Little Rock -- and even more pleased to back here -- at
the Arkansas Children's Hospital, among such good friends, and among such
extraordinary advocates for children's health. As many of you know, I served on
the Board of this Hospital while I was First Lady of Arkansas -- and I have seen the
miracles that happen here -- and I've watched your remarkable progress over the
years. I want to thank Barbara Moore, chair of the Board of Directors; and Dr.
Jonathan Bates, president and CEO of the hospital, for inviting me here today for
this special event. I'm pleased to join you; members of the board; Anne Hickman
and members of her family, and the larger family of doctors, nurses, and staff of
this wonderful institution. I also want to thank Dr. Bette Lowe -- for her kind
introduction. But more so, for her tireless leadership of the Children's Hospital
during this dramatic period of expansion and growth.
I must admit I can barely recognize this place. The new children's nutritional
research center -- one of only six in the nation; the expanded neo-natal unit; the
new cardiology center; the comprehensive hematology and oncology center -- this
hospital is taking the lead in helping children lead longer, healthier lives, and I'm
looking forward to seeing some these state-of-the-art facilities after this event. I've
also heard about the new general pediatric clinic that you've established -- where
children can go instead of the emmergency room to get the care and attention they
need. You should take great pride in your ever growing capacity to serve the health
needs of children not only here in Arkansas, but across the entire region.
And today -- we also take great pride in the life and work of a woman who
has made so much of this progress possible: Anne Hickman. When I first met Anne
-- and worked with her on the Board -- I knew I had found a kindred spirit. And I
know that virtually every successful program or initiative at this hospital that we
celebrate today bears her finger prints. But perhaps her greatest legacy is as a
model of civic engagement. Whether she was heading up a multi-million
fundraising drive -- or doing the less glamorous -- but no less important -- job of
signing up volunteers to rock the babies in the neontal unit -- she showed us all
what one individual can accomplish. And she did it all with enormous grace and
ability.
But I also know she uses this same grace and ability in other activities as
well -- including her favorite pastime -- being outside on a beautiful day -- flyfishing
with her grandchildren. Here's a woman who knows how to enjoy the many gifts
that life has given her -- and for all of these reasons -- I am honored that she chose
me to launch this lecture series in her name.
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