[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 130 (Monday, July 26, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E803]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING REBECCA BERBERIAN AS A 28TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF 
                                THE YEAR

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 26, 2021

  Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Women's History 
Month. Each year, we pay special tribute to the contributions and 
sacrifices made by our nation's women. It is an honor to pay homage to 
outstanding women who are making a difference in my Congressional 
District. I would like to recognize a remarkable woman, Rebecca 
Berberian of Glendale, California.
  A native Angeleno, Rebecca Berberian, RN, BSN, MHA, has been a 
resident of Glendale for over thirty years. She attained a Bachelor of 
Science in Nursing from Pacific Union College, in Angwin, California, 
and a Master's in Healthcare Administration from Cal State LA while 
working fulltime. She began her career in healthcare in 1988 as an 
operating room nurse at LAC+USC Medical Center and later went on to 
work as a surgical nurse at Adventist Health White Memorial in Los 
Angeles. She has worked at Adventist Health White Memorial for more 
than three decades, and presently serves as the hospital's director of 
the Risk Management and Infection Prevention departments. In this 
capacity, Rebecca develops policies and procedures to promote patient 
safety, collects and analyzes infection data, manages hospital claims, 
and coordinates with local and national public health agencies. As a 
mission driven and faith-based organization, Adventist Health White 
Memorial has encouraged Rebecca to follow her passion. of volunteering 
and working in several medical missions in underserved regions of Peru, 
Armenia and Artsakh.
  Ms. Berberian is wholeheartedly dedicated to her work and to the 
community that the hospital serves. Her passion for her job became even 
more evident during the coronavirus pandemic. Specifically during the 
surge periods, she worked long hours supporting the hospital's efforts 
in responding to the pandemic, including taking part in strategic 
decision-making about converting hospital units to accommodate high 
hospitalization rates, contact tracing infections among staff, and 
securing personal protective equipment. Rebecca demonstrated compassion 
and empathy towards families during their loved ones' hospital stays 
and did everything she could to support them. She has also volunteered 
at the hospital's vaccination clinics. Rebecca is thankful for her 
colleagues and hospital administration for the teamwork, support, and 
expertise that was displayed during this unprecedented time.
  In addition to her career in healthcare, Ms. Berberian is active in 
the Armenian Relief Society (ARS), which is an international 
educational, philanthropic, and humanitarian organization. She served 
as the ARS Western USA Chairwoman and also as Chair of the Los Angeles 
ARS Maro Chapter, where she is currently a member. In her roles as 
chairperson, she oversaw the work of the ARS Saturday Armenian schools 
and led fundraising campaigns. Rebecca continues to work for the 
betterment of Armenians in the homeland and diaspora.
  Rebecca is married to her husband, Sarkis, and together they have two 
daughters, Alique and Lori.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this 
exceptional, well-respected woman of California's 28th Congressional 
District, Rebecca Berberian.

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