[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 92 (Friday, May 15, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E455]
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    HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE FOR ITS EXEMPLARY 
             LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO COVID-19 RESPONSE

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                           HON. HARLEY ROUDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 15, 2020

  Mr. ROUDA. Madam Speaker, I, along with Representative Katie Porter, 
rise today to recognize the University of California, Irvine for its 
exemplary response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. UCI has always 
been committed to providing quality medical treatment and research to 
the Orange County community and improving public health nationwide. In 
this time of crisis, UCI's commitment to public health is nothing short 
of admirable.
  UCI has been a leader in COVID-19 response since this threat was 
first recognized. Researchers and medical professionals perform 
extensive research, conduct clinical trials on drugs to treat the 
virus, test large volumes of people for the virus, and collaborate with 
researchers and healthcare professionals across the nation. Widespread 
testing is critical to tracking the spread of the coronavirus. UCI has 
made this a priority by testing first responders and screening 
physicians, staff members, and other health care providers daily. 
Researchers at UCI also create and produce protective shields to meet 
the needs of healthcare providers on the front lines and contribute 
sample-preserving fluid for COVID-19 test kits.
  In light of this crisis, we look to institutions like UCI to provide 
us with the research and treatment tools to get us through this 
extraordinary public health crisis. We are grateful for the work UCI 
has done to research, prevent, and treat the virus as well as educate 
the public on best-practices during this time.
  I ask that all Members join me in honoring the important work and 
leadership of the University of California, Irvine.

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