[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 164 (Wednesday, December 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1975]
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              HONORING THE SERVICE OF DR. LINDA J. HEWETT

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2012

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Linda J. Hewett 
as she celebrates her retirement as co-director of the University of 
California San Francisco (UCSF), Fresno Alzheimer's and Memory Center 
(AMC).
  Dr. Hewett's lifelong dedication for assisting California's most 
vulnerable citizens began when she earned her nursing degree in 1968 
from the Westminster Hospital in London, where she specialized in 
maternal and child health. In 1990, she received her doctorate in 
Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.
  Dr. Hewett's passion for ensuring that people of all ages live a 
quality life led her to specialize in neuropsychology. After finishing 
her pre-doctorate work at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital and post doctorate 
at UCSF, Fresno AMC, she became the co-director of AMC in 1994. Dr. 
Hewett began as the Assistant Clinical Professor for the departments of 
Neurology, Family & Community Medicine, UCSF Medical School, Fresno 
Medical Education Program, and will retire as an Associate Professor 
for UCSF. In addition, Dr. Hewett has worked as the Senior 
Neuropsychologist at AMC since 2004, and from 2001-2003, she was the 
Director of the Gerontology Program at California State University, 
Fresno.
  Dr. Hewett has served in many capacities over the past few decades. 
Because of her efforts to educate and spread awareness about 
Alzheimer's disease she has become a true champion for our Central 
Valley. Dr. Hewett's expertise is sought out from people all over the 
state and country. Due to her work with the California State 
Legislature, there are more Alzheimer's Research Centers that have 
provided invaluable resources for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.
  Thousands of families have been fortunate to receive the benefits of 
Dr. Hewett's care.
  Her overwhelming knowledge and compassion is comforting to her 
patients and their families. I had the privilege to see Dr. Hewett's 
work firsthand as she personally treated people very close to my heart. 
She made them feel comfortable and at ease, and I will always be 
grateful for the expertise and kindness that she provided to them.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Dr. Linda 
J. Hewett for her service, compassion, and devotion to bettering the 
lives of others. We thank Dr. Hewett today for her outstanding 
contributions to the San Joaquin Valley and to the State of California.

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