[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 128 (Tuesday, August 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF RONALD G. CAMPOS

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 6, 2024

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Dr. Ronald G. Campos, an Internal Medicine Doctor and longtime member 
of the East Bay community.
  Ron was born in Nicaragua and immigrated to the United States with 
his two sisters at the age of two. He received a bachelor's degree in 
microbiology from UC Berkeley, a medical degree from UC San Francisco, 
and completed his residency at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in 
Martinez, CA. Shortly thereafter, Ron opened his own practice in 1979, 
caring for thousands of patients over the span of his 45-year medical 
career. He also co-founded the Hospitalist Program at John Muir 
Hospital in 1996, expanding access to care in our region.
  On top of his medical practice, Ron was highly involved in our 
community, holding leadership positions and serving as an engaged 
member in several local organizations, including the Filipino-American 
Chamber of Commerce of Contra Costa County, the Diablo Valley Filipino-
American League, and the Human Relations Commission of Concord, CA. He 
and his family were also active members in Hillside Covenant Church's 
prison ministries program. In his free time, he enjoyed golf and 
Warriors basketball.
  Sadly, Ron passed away in June. He is survived by his wife of over 46 
years, Zenaida, his two sons, Mark and Jeremy, his sisters, Marlene and 
Esther, his daughter-in-law Charisse, and three grandchildren, Dakota, 
Kenyon, and Tristan.
  His loss will certainly be felt by many in our community, but his 
legacy will live on for years to come. Please join me in recognizing 
Dr. Campos for his contributions and devoted service to Contra Costa 
County.

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