[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 220 (Monday, December 28, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF BRUCE BRONZAN

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 28, 2020

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of longtime 
Fresnan and former State Assembly member, Bruce Bronzan, who passed 
away on September 28, 2020.
  Bruce was born on September 28, 1947 in Fresno, California. He was a 
distinguished alumnus of California State University, Fresno and was a 
former Student Body President in the late 1960s. While serving as 
President, he found his calling for public service. This passion was 
the beginning of a lifetime career of strong leadership in service.
  Bruce served on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors from 1975 
until 1982, when he was elected to the California State Assembly, 
representing the Fresno area. During his time in state legislature, he 
focused on health care and mental health policy. He held key positions 
including Chairman of the Assembly Health Committee and Select 
Committee on Mental Health. As a result, he wrote hundreds of pieces of 
legislation relating to health care. He played a key role in the 
passage of the Mental Health Reform Act.
  After serving in the State Legislature for eleven years, Bruce became 
the Associate Dean for Administration and Development at the University 
of California, San Francisco (UCSF) from 1993 to 1997; where he 
furthered his efforts and commitment for health care education and 
policy. Bruce's major objective was to help build a model health care 
delivery system to address the shortage of primary doctors in the San 
Joaquin Valley. His contributions helped transform UCSF Fresno into the 
institution that is now. His vision created a path for the future of 
health care.
  Additionally, he also served as a Senior Scholar with the UCSF Phil 
Lee Institute of Health Policy Studies and President of Trilogy, a 
healthcare internet company that developed web portals for health and 
human services for counties and states.
  Bruce is survived by wife, Jeri; his son Forest Bronzan and wife 
Laura; and daughter Chloe Bronzan.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating and 
honoring the life my friend Mr. Bruce Bronzan. I join his family, 
friends and community in honoring his great life and legacy.

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