[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1208]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATING DR. DAVID RUIZ ON RECEIVING THE BRAVO AWARD

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                       HON. JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 2019

  Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my 
friend, Dr. David Ruiz, on receiving the prestigious Bravo Award from 
the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber for his outstanding work to help 
improve the health of the Latino community in Southwest Washington.
  Before moving to the Pacific Northwest, David was born and raised in 
Tucson, Arizona. His career has been defined by many stages, first as 
an original member of the first youth mariachi in the United States and 
then as a professional musician. After moving to Southwest Washington 
and joining PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in 1994, David founded 
the Family Medicine Residency program at Family Medicine of Southwest 
Washington and has served as the director of the program for over 25 
years. David also continues to dedicate his time to our communities by 
serving on several boards and committees that impact the health care of 
Southwest Washington residents.
  Through David's tireless efforts, he has helped improve the health 
and well-being of so many, notably many Spanish-speaking residents of 
Southwest Washington. I want to commend David for his unwavering 
dedication to our community; there is no one more deserving of this 
award.

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