[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 187 (Friday, November 7, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1049]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SERVICE OF CINDY GERSHEN

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 7, 2025

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
Cindy Gershen on her 70th birthday. Cindy has worked tirelessly to 
bring healthy eating initiatives to life throughout the East Bay. She 
graduated from U.C. San Diego before opening Sunrise Bakery and 
Catering in Walnut Creek. Now called ``Sunrise Bistro & Catering'', the 
over 40 year old locally renown restaurant prides itself on nutrition 
and healthy cooking. Throughout her time as owner and chef of the 
Sunrise Bistro, Cindy has continuously revamped the menu to align with 
the best nutrition standards. In 2009, Cindy created the nonprofit, 
``Wellness City Challenge'', which seeks to improve community health 
and promote the importance of nutrition. She has impacted the lives of 
countless residents across the East Bay, encouraging them to follow her 
own journey to live healthier lives.
  Additionally, Cindy has worked to promote wellness in schools and 
ensure that future generations can become educated culinary experts. 
For over ten years between 2011 to 2022, she taught students about food 
and nutrition at Mount Diablo High School in Concord, creating the 
Sustainable Hospitality Program. Her classes focused on topics such as 
food science, harvesting, and career readiness. Cindy's class was so 
successful that it inspired similar courses at several other high 
schools across the county. Additionally, she was recognized for her 
wellness advocacy efforts as California Assembly District 14's ``Woman 
of the Year'' in 2014.
  Cindy is also an author who has collaborated with Dr. Robert Lustig 
at the University of California, San Francisco to publish cookbooks 
backed by scientific research. She currently works as a chef at East 
Bay Health, helping patients practice intentional, healthy eating. 
Cindy's work has been immensely impactful across our region and her 
service has left an indelible impact on our community.
  Please join me in thanking Cindy Gershen for her outstanding work and 
in wishing her a very happy 70th birthday.