[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E869-E870]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE SERVICE OF CHRIS FARNITANO

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 23, 2022

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service 
of long-time community leader and Health Officer of Contra Costa Health 
Services, Dr. Chris Farnitano, as he enters retirement.
  Chris has dedicated his career to improving the lives of others and 
advancing wellness and compassionate care within Contra Costa. In 1997, 
he assisted in the development of the Pittsburg Health Center's HIV 
Medical Clinic, which was the first-of-its-kind in the nation. Over the 
course of more than thirty years, Chris served in various leadership 
roles within the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers 
including as Family Medicine Department Chair, Director of Ambulatory 
Care, and Assistant Residency Program Director. In 2018, Chris began 
serving as county health officer, continuing his commitment to provide 
excellent health care to Contra Costa residents.
  Chris's commitment to promoting public health and wellbeing in our 
community is apparent in all the work he has done. As a part of Contra 
Costa Health Services, Chris has led our county's response to the 
COVID-19 pandemic. Chris was instrumental throughout the pandemic in 
helping to minimize the spread of the virus within our county and 
countless lives have been saved thanks to Chris' leadership.
  Throughout his career, Chris has been an exceptional health care 
provider to countless families and a reliable source of quality 
information and guidance to our office on the pandemic.
  Chris's work has had a significant impact in our community and our 
county admires his compassion and dedication. While we will miss him, 
please join me in congratulating Chris on his retirement and honoring 
his more than 30 years of service.

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