[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E726-E727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE CAREER OF DAVID POMAVILLE

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 30, 2021

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize my dear friend, 
David Pomaville, on the occasion of his retirement from the position of 
Director of Public Health for Fresno County. David has been a staple 
across the county and will be greatly missed.
  David is a 1986 public health alumnus of Fresno State. When David 
received his bachelor's degree in Health Science with an emphasis in 
Environmental Health 36 years ago, he did not imagine where his 
profession would take him. He ended up leading the way for our county 
during these unprecedented times. He led a team of 380 employees in 
seven divisions including emergency medical services, public health 
nursing, children's services, health and wellness, environmental 
health, community health, and planning and communication.
  Along with his committed career, David has found time to give back to 
his community; especially to current Fresno State students. Many have 
interned at the Department of Public Health and go on to have 
distinguished careers in the field. Some of the current health 
education interns have stayed on to work throughout the COVID-19 
pandemic. His work has contributed to giving students an understanding 
of how to care for people and the extra needed attention during the 
pandemic.
  His ties to Fresno State have remained strong. His wife, Dr. Fran 
Pomaville, is a professor of speech language pathology at Fresno State. 
David and Fran have a strong influence on their son, Matt, who also 
graduated from the University and is pursuing a Ph.D. in the health 
sciences field.
  David's passion to help others in public health is evident and I 
greatly appreciate his endless hard work, our conversations pertaining 
to the well-being of Fresno County, and his selfless compassion that 
has helped many.

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  Madam Speaker, it is with great respect that I ask my colleagues in 
the U.S. House of Representatives to join me in congratulating David 
Pomaville on his career. I ask that you join me in wishing David and 
his family continued success, health and happiness in this new chapter 
of his life.

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