[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 74 (Thursday, May 14, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




A TRIBUTE TO CLAIRE POMEROY, UC DAVIS VICE CHANCELLOR FOR HUMAN HEALTH 
              SCIENCES AND DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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                         HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2009

  Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
pay tribute to Doctor Claire Pomeroy, who is receiving the 
distinguished United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento Humanitarian 
of the Year Award.
  Overseeing the UC Davis Health System, Doctor Pomeroy has brought 
international recognition to cutting-edge discoveries; contributed to 
the training of doctors and medical investigators; and spearheaded new 
initiatives to provide comprehensive clinical care for the greater 
Sacramento community and our nation.
  Most notably, Doctor Pomeroy has outstandingly served the public 
through the founding of the Center for Reducing Health Disparities and 
the establishment of Rural-PRIME, a program specifically designed to 
prepare physicians to practice in underserved rural communities.
  The United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento should also be 
commended for the work that they do for all people with developmental 
disabilities. They have improved the quality of life, independence, and 
productivity for many citizens in my district, and have truly lived up 
to their motto of providing a ``life without limits for people with 
disabilities.''
  It is an honor to recognize the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater 
Sacramento for their immense dedication to improving the wellbeing for 
so many individuals and also Doctor Claire Pomeroy for her commitment 
to academic excellence, innovation, collaboration, equality and social 
justice. Both have served my district and our nation proudly.

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