[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 172 (Thursday, November 3, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MARGUERITE SALAZAR

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                            HON. JOE NEGUSE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 3, 2022

  Mr. NEGUSE. Madam Speaker, today I wish to honor the life and legacy 
of my dear friend and former colleague, Marguerite Salazar. Marguerite 
passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. She is survived by her 
husband, Arnold, her two children, Ursula and Max, and her 
grandchildren, Marcos, Alicia, and Jacquez. She was 69 years old.
  Marguerite worked tirelessly throughout her life to increase access 
to high-quality health care for all Americans. She served as the CEO of 
Valley-Wide Health Systems for over twenty-five years. Her dedication 
to her work led to her appointment by President Barack Obama as Region 
VIII director of the United States Department of Health and Human 
Services, where she oversaw implementation of the Affordable Care Act 
in six states. She would then go on to serve as Colorado's State 
Insurance Commissioner, and later served as Executive Director of the 
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. I cherish the time we spent 
working together.
  As a passionate and tireless advocate for others, Marguerite 
contributed greatly to her community and to all those who had the honor 
of knowing her. She will be remembered as an incredible public servant, 
a loving mother, and a caring friend.
  Coloradans across our state send our thoughts and prayers to the 
Salazar family and to all of Marguerite's loved ones. As we mourn her 
passing, we will be comforted by our memories and inspired by her 
legacy.

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