[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 178 (Tuesday, December 3, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6283]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate 
the 60th anniversary of St. John's Community Health, a beacon of hope 
and healing for underserved communities in Los Angeles and beyond.
  Since its founding, St. John's has grown into one of the largest 
Federally qualified health center networks in our country, providing 
essential healthcare services to hundreds of thousands of patients each 
year.
  Guided by a mission of healthcare as a human right, St. John's has 
touched the lives of countless individuals, ensuring that the most 
vulnerable in our society receive the care they deserve.
  This remarkable organization has led with compassionate innovation, 
addressing health disparities, championing social justice, and 
advocating for equity in healthcare access.
  St. John's partnership with labor unions, schools, and local 
government has strengthened its ability to respond to challenges facing 
communities in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties.
  Mr. Speaker, as we commemorate this milestone, let us recognize the 
unwavering leadership of Jim Mangia, president and CEO of St. John's, 
and the contribution of the dedicated staff, volunteers, and 
supporters.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank St. John's Community Health for 60 years of 
care, compassion, and commitment to the well-being of our communities.

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