[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 207 (Wednesday, December 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           DR. RACHEL HERLIHY

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 1, 2021

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Rachel 
Herlihy, State Epidemiologist for the Colorado Department of Public 
Health and Environment (CDPHE) for her dedication and service to the 
people of the State of Colorado. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. 
Herlihy went above and beyond to engage, educate and inform the 
community about COVID-19, including by participating in many Telephone 
Town Halls with my office and thousands of my constituents.
  Dr. Herlihy has served the constituents of Colorado in her role since 
2015. During our Telephone Town Halls, Dr. Herlihy provided timely 
updates on COVID-19 and answered constituent's questions regarding how 
to protect themselves and their families during an uncertain time. Her 
insights and knowledge were invaluable to my office and my 
constituents.
  It is because of local heroes like Dr. Herlihy that our state has 
been able to protect its residents and keep our community safe. I thank 
Dr. Rachel Herlihy for her service and her sacrifice during this 
difficult time, and I look forward to continuing to work with her as we 
continue the fight against COVID-19 and its variants.

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