[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1222]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING LISA ROYBAL

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. MARK TAKANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 13, 2023

  Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dedication and 
advocacy of Lisa Roybal, and congratulate her as she embarks on a well-
deserved retirement from VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. Lisa is a 
true champion for women veterans in California's 39th Congressional 
District, the Inland Empire, and beyond.
  Lisa has a long history of public service, first serving in the 
United States Navy for 20 years before joining the staff of VA Loma 
Linda. As a Nurse Practitioner and the Women Veteran Program Manager 
for the newly established Women's Health Center at VA Loma Linda, Lisa 
championed the well-being of veterans throughout her career.
  In 2006 at the beginning of Lisa's civilian career at VA Loma Linda, 
women veterans' enrollment constituted roughly 2,500 patients. Under 
Lisa's direction, this number has increased remarkably with more than 
10,000 women veterans enrolled this year. The development of the 
Women's Health Center at VA Loma Linda, from its inception at the 
Redlands Based Outpatient Clinic, its relocation to the Juliet clinic, 
and its current establishment as a stand-alone fully operational clinic 
reflects Lisa's unwavering commitment to expanding accessibility to 
meet the evolving needs of women veterans.
  Lisa's resolute leadership has played a pivotal role in establishing 
an inclusive and supportive environment for all women veterans. Her 
efforts have not only broadened access to VA services but also 
cultivated a deeper sense of community and belonging for all who have 
served our nation. Lisa is undoubtedly a champion for women veterans 
throughout our community, and a true hometown hero who utilized her 
experience in the U.S. Navy and applied it for the well-being of her 
peers. I commend Lisa for her tireless commitment, perseverance in 
providing healthcare for women veterans, and her courageous service to 
our Nation; I wish Lisa a well-deserved and happy retirement.

                          ____________________