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BOOK 26 P,,sF 34
DR. HARRY WALKER, STATESVILLE, NC
Dr. Harry Walker. I have practiced medicine in
Statesville for 30 years. I've been on the staff of
Iredell Memorial since its conception. I didn't come
here tonight prepared to make a speech, but I want to let
you know that you are all aware of the fact that over
those 30 years we have made tremendous strides in the
field of medicine. Iredell Memorial has made great
strides in keeping up with the progress that medicine
has made.
When Iredell Memorial was first built in the '50's,
there was a great many people that said we couldn't
afford it. When the addition was added in the early
70's, a lot of people said we can't afford it.
A poll was taken in congress of all the congressmen
asking if they would like to lower the cost of medicine.
Unanimously, they were in favor of lowering the cost of
medicine provided it doesn't lower the quality of care
to me and my family. If we are going to continue to go
forward and have a progressive hospital, then we need
to give the citizens of Iredell County an opportunity
to vote on this bond issue. So tonight I request that
our honorable commissioners give Iredell County this
opportunity.
Thank you.