[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 8, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING JUDY TABAR, PRESIDENT & CEO OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHERN 
             NEW ENGLAND, ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2017

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise today to join the 
many family, friends, and colleagues who have gathered in extending my 
deepest thanks and appreciation to my good friend, Judy Tabar, as she 
marks her retirement as President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of 
Southern New England. Under her leadership over the last two decades, 
PPSNE has stood at the forefront of every major effort to expand the 
organization's role in health care and education. Though she will most 
certainly be missed, she leaves a strong foundation on which PPSNE can 
continue to build.
  Nearly five decades ago, Judy first joined Planned Parenthood as a 
physician assistant, providing direct patient care. Through her work 
with patients, she developed a deeper understanding of their needs and 
how Planned Parenthood could better meet. She soon became Associate 
Director of Planned Parenthood New England and twenty years ago took on 
the mantle of President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southern New 
England. In addition to her work throughout Southern New England, Judy 
has served in numerous leadership roles within the Planned Parenthood 
Federation of America (PPFA), and currently serves on the PPFA Board of 
Directors.
  As President and CEO, Judy has oversee PPSNE's eighteen health 
centers, managed its $30 million annual budget, and guided it through a 
42 percent patient increase over the course of her tenure. It has been 
through Judy's vision and unwavering dedication that PPSNE has expanded 
its services to include primary care as well as a clinical research 
program. Under her leadership, PPSNE has focused on reducing teen birth 
rates and reducing racial and ethnic health disparities by removing 
barriers to services and information. Today, PPSNE serves nearly 70,000 
patients with preventative care making up 90 percent of the services 
provided. A visionary by any definition, Judy has placed PPSNE on the 
cutting edge of reproductive health care service expansion.
  I would be remiss if I did not take a moment to extend a special note 
of thanks to Judy for her friendship and support over the years. She 
has been an invaluable resource to both myself and my staff. I am 
confident that I speak for everyone who has had the opportunity to work 
with Judy over the years when I say her passion, compassion, tenacity, 
and commitment will be deeply missed.
  Planned Parenthood of Southern New England stands as a model for 
affiliates across the country and that is in large part because of Judy 
Tabar. She has left an indelible mark on this outstanding organization 
and a legacy that will continue to inspire others to ensure that 
everyone has access to the affordable, quality reproductive health care 
they need and deserve. I am honored to stand today to extend my 
heartfelt thanks and congratulations to Judy Tabar, for her outstanding 
leadership and good work, as well as my very best wishes for many more 
years of health and happiness as she enjoys her retirement.

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