[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E420-E421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JANET THOMPSON

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Janet 
Thompson, whom I have named a 2024 Woman of the Year because of her 
excellent work in our community. Woman of the Year recognizes women who 
contributed significantly to California's 4th Congressional District in 
Arts and Culture, Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurship and 
Innovation, or Community Service.
  Jan was born and grew up in Illinois. We have been married for nearly 
50 years, and we have two wonderful sons and three beautiful 
granddaughters. Jan attended Indiana University and California State 
University, Chico, where she received her bachelor's degree in nursing. 
She also attended Sonoma State University, where she received her 
master's degree to become a family nurse practitioner.
  During her 32 years as a registered nurse at St. Helena Hospital, Jan 
has worked to give the utmost patient care in our community. Throughout 
her career, Jan also served as a nurse at Mercy General in Sacramento. 
In Washington, D.C., Jan worked as a family nurse practitioner at 
Sibley Memorial Hospital and taught nursing at Georgetown University.
  Jan has also generously volunteered her healthcare services to people 
across our congressional district. She has provided care to patients at 
Ole Health, administered physicals for student athletes in Napa and St. 
Helena, and served on the board for hospice care in Lake County. Her 
devotion to providing excellent care shows her compassion for and 
commitment to the people she serves. I have heard from many people in 
our hometown of St. Helena that they have woken up in the hospital and 
felt instantly comforted and relieved that she was there as their 
nurse. These stories are illustrative of her lifelong commitment to 
helping others.
  Not only has Jan been an incredible community servant, but she has 
also been a dedicated and passionate partner to me and is always there 
for our district. When Jan and I first got together, she was the 
driving force in encouraging me to go back to college and complete my 
degree. She has instilled in our family the value of education as well. 
Without Jan's constant support, I would not be who I am today.
  Simply put, I could not do public service without her. She is an 
important part of our team, and someone who is indispensable in our 
district.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Jan for her excellent service to our community. 
Therefore, it is fitting that we honor her here today as a 2024 Woman 
of the Year.

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