[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 207 (Wednesday, December 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1297]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                             DIANA HERRERO

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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 Diana 
Herrero, Deputy Director of the Division of Disease Control and Public 
Health Response at 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, Diana 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.
  Diana has served the constituents of Colorado as a public health 
professional for more than 18 years in legislative and regulatory 
policy, immunization and emergency preparedness program management, 
strategic planning, and performance management. In addition to her 
leadership role at CDPHE, Diana made it a priority to provide timely 
updates on COVID-19 and answer 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 Diana that our state has been able 
to protect residents and keep our community safe. I thank Diana Herrero 
for her service and her sacrifice during this difficult time, and look 
forward to continuing to work with her as we continue the fight against 
COVID-19 and its variants.

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