[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE SERVICE OF RANDY SAWYER

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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 Randy Sawyer upon his retirement from Contra Costa Health Services 
(CCHS).
  Randy began his career at Contra Costa Health in 1992 as a specialist 
engineer in Accidental Release Prevention within the Hazardous 
Materials Division. At this time, he worked with numerous chemical and 
oil refineries to prevent accidental material leakage. Randy also 
helped to champion the county's Community Warning System, establishing 
one of the best response teams in the state, and the Industrial Safety 
Ordinance, which we worked on together. In 2004, Randy became the 
Director of the Hazardous Materials Division.
  In 2005, Randy was appointed to the California Certified Unified 
Program Agency (CUPA) Forum Board where he was instrumental in helping 
to formulate policy on statewide hazardous materials programs. Randy 
served as Chair of the board from 2007 to 2008.
  Randy's leadership was crucial in the county's COVID-19 recovery 
efforts, serving as Deputy Health Director of CCHS. In this role, he 
worked closely with the department's Emergency Medical Services, 
Environmental Health, and Climate Health and Policy divisions.
  Randy's work has had a significant impact on Contra Costa and its 
residents. Please join me in congratulating Randy on his retirement and 
honoring him for his 30 years of public service.

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