[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 29, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERNG C. DUANE DAUNER

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2020

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, today I rise with my California 
colleagues to remember C. Duane Dauner, who tragically passed on July 
13th. Mr. Dauner led the California Hospital Association as CEO for 
three decades, where he dedicated his life to healthcare reform, 
access, and coverage for not only Californians but all Americans.
  During his tenure as president and CEO, Mr. Dauner represented nearly 
400 hospital and health systems, played a major role in the development 
of the Affordable Care Act, and participated in the development of the 
California Medicaid reform policy option. As a recipient of the 
American Hospital Association's Distinguished Service Award, Mr. Dauner 
exemplified his ability to build consensus and dedication to bettering 
the healthcare system for patients and hospital alike. Mr. Dauner's 
legacy will always be remembered, and we are incredibly grateful to 
have had the ability to work with and learn from Mr. Dauner.
  I am pleased to be joined in this statement of remembrance today by: 
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Hon. Zoe Lofgren of California, Hon. 
TJ Cox of California, Hon. Raul Ruiz, M.D. of California, Hon. Mark 
DeSaulnier of California, Hon. Grace F. Napolitano of California, Hon. 
Jim Costa of California, Hon. Barbara Lee of California, Hon. Anna G. 
Eshoo of California, Hon. Linda T. Sanchez of California, Hon. Julia 
Brownley of California, Hon. Alan Lowental of California, Hon. Jared 
Huffman of California, Hon. Nanette Diaz Barragan of California, Hon. 
Ami Bera, M.D. of California.

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