[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 25, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E658]
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                   HONORING GEORGE B. HERNANDEZ, JR.

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                          HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 25, 2024

  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of the retirement 
of George B. Hernandez, Jr.
  Mr. Hernandez spent the last 19 years serving South Texas as 
president and CEO of University Health. A member of the University 
Health family for more than four decades, Mr. Hernandez attended his 
first Board of Managers meeting in December of 1980. Since that time, 
University Health has become a nationally recognized health care 
organization. That growth would not have been possible without his 
leadership.
  University Health is a longtime fixture for community health, trauma 
care, and disease prevention in San Antonio. During his tenure, Mr. 
Hernandez oversaw the opening of a new state-of-the-art medical office 
building, the expansion and redesign of University Hospital, and just 
last year, the opening of a women's and children's hospital. Mr. 
Hernandez has ensured that University Health will continue to expand, 
with construction of public health clinics and community hospitals 
underway.
  Notably, Mr. Hernandez led the health system through the COVID-19 
pandemic, with his team of healthcare heroes administering more than 
600,000 doses of Covid vaccines throughout our community.
  A native of San Antonio, Mr. Hernandez has never stopped giving back 
to his hometown, serving on the boards of the United Way of San Antonio 
and Bexar County, the Center for Health Care Services, St. Mary's 
University and the San Antonio Medical Foundation.
  Mr. Hernandez's efforts with University Health have improved the 
lives of thousands of South Texans. With his retirement, he leaves 
behind a legacy of compassionate care, education, and discovery that 
will continue on.
  Mr. Speaker, I am happy to express my gratitude for Mr. George 
Hernandez, Jr. and his spirit of service to San Antonio.

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