[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 12 (Monday, January 23, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E75-E76]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MR. EDWARD DIOKNO

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 23, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I, along with my colleague 
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, rise today to honor Edward Diokno upon his 
retirement after 12 years of service with Contra Costa County. Mr. 
Diokno currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff to Supervisor Federal 
Glover and has been a thoughtful policymaker and committed voice for 
Filipino Americans in the County.
  Mr. Diokno is a lifelong East County resident with a passion for 
serving our community. He served our country in the U.S. Army as a 2nd 
Lieutenant and later joined the Army Reserves. Mr. Diokno then worked 
as a journalist for 28 years with the Philippine News, Oakland Tribune, 
and Contra Costa Times where he reported on politics and policy-making.
  Upon joining the County, Mr. Diokno served as a Senior Field 
Representative and then a Policy Analyst before stepping into his 
current position with Supervisor Glover. In his various roles, Mr. 
Diokno facilitated the County's first recognition of the contributions 
of Filipino Americans, developed small business initiatives, and worked 
with committees and advisory bodies developing health policy at the 
county level. He also served as the principal liaison to Bay Point, the 
County's largest unincorporated community.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Diokno has served our country and our county and his 
legacy sets a high standard to which other public servants should 
aspire. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor him here 
today and extend our best wishes for an enjoyable retirement.

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