[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 172 (Friday, October 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1433]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERTO S. JUAREZ AND HIS 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO 
                     CLINICAS DEL CAMINO REAL, INC.

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 19, 2018

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Roberto 
S. Juarez, one of Ventura County's most notable leaders and engaged 
citizens, on the momentous occasion of celebrating his 40th anniversary 
as Chief Executive Officer of Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc.
  Throughout these four decades, Roberto has been tremendously 
effective and absolutely indispensable in serving as a voice for those 
who are underserved by our healthcare system. With Roberto at the helm, 
Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. has provided quality, integrated, and 
comprehensive health care services at 13 locations in Ventura County 
that are accessible to the least advantaged in our community.
  Roberto is a man that came from very humble means. As a son of 
immigrants from Mexico, he was the first in his family to attend 
college. He studied business administration, receiving degrees from the 
University of California, Los Angeles and California Lutheran 
University. Roberto's tenacity and ability to overcome obstacles played 
an instrumental role in all of his achievements.
  Roberto has not only distinguished himself as a highly regarded 
citizen in our community, but also as a model and courageous patriot of 
our nation. From 1966 through 1970, Roberto served in the United States 
Army's elite Ready Reactionary Force. After serving courageously and 
with distinction in Vietnam from December 1966 to December 1967, 
Roberto was awarded the Bronze Star, the Combat Infantry Badge, the 
Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding admirable achievement, and 
the Purple Heart. These awards reflect credit upon him and are in the 
keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Army.
  Roberto maintained his commitment to community by obtaining a 
position as an administrator at Ventura County Hospital shortly after 
being discharged from his military service. Soon thereafter, he assumed 
the role as Chief Executive Officer of Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc., 
which, at the time, consisted of only five employees while serving 
1,300 patients a year.
  Roberto's unparalleled vision, leadership, and desire to bring 
quality and affordable care to the residents of Ventura County quickly 
expanded the non-profit to a staff of well over 700 that now serve 
countless of patients over 370,000 visits a year. Under Roberto's 
direction, Clinicas not only treats illnesses and injuries, but it also 
has an emphasis on education and prevention that promotes wellness to 
help people lead healthier lives. Roberto's holistic approach to health 
care has been a model for Ventura County and the State of California.
  For these reasons, it is with great enthusiasm that I offer Roberto 
Juarez my heartfelt appreciation for his years of outstanding service 
to Ventura County. I am so pleased to join his family, friends, and 
colleagues in celebrating his accomplishments and thank him for his 
unwavering service to our community throughout the past 40 years. I 
wish him continued success and only the best in all of his future 
endeavors

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