[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 203 (Monday, December 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1195-E1196]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING SHERRI SAGER

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 11, 2023

  Mr. SWALWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Sherri Sager, Senior 
Vice President and Chief Government Relations Officer of the Lucile 
Packard Children's Hospital, for her more than 30 years of advocacy for 
children and their families.
  Sherri was born in Los Angeles and has a younger brother and sister, 
three nieces, and a nephew. With a passion for political advocacy at a 
young age, Sherri earned a bachelor's degree in political science from 
Santa Clara University and a master's degree in public administration 
from San Jose State University.
  Prior to joining the Packard Children's Hospital in 1994, Sherri 
worked as a legislative assistant to a member of Congress and later as 
a consultant to several political candidates and elected officials. She 
also served as the Assistant Director of the Valley Medical Center 
Foundation.
  During her tenure at Packard. Sherri organized and managed the 
government relations program, monitored proposed laws and public policy 
that may impact the hospital, and oversaw various departments. Sherri 
prioritized three health needs for patients through her advocacy: 
improving access to primary health care services, prevention of 
pediatric obesity, and improving youth social, emotional, and mental 
health.
  Sherri serves on many nonprofit and regional business association 
boards. She is recognized for her political acumen, leadership, 
advocacy, ability to organize, and knowledge of public policy, 
particularly in health

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care. Sherri is also a past chair of the government relations committee 
of the California Children's Hospital Association, has served on 
numerous statewide task forces and volunteered extensively for the Girl 
Scouts of Santa Clara County, the Santa Clara County Human Relations 
Commission, and the Junior League of San Jose.
  Sherri is a dedicated advocate and community leader who has worked 
every day over the last 30 years to put patients and their families 
first. She remains an integral part of Lucile Packard Children's 
Hospital, and I am certain her positivity and passion will be missed. I 
congratulate her on a well-deserved retirement, and hope she spends her 
time filled with happiness surrounded by loved ones.

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