[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E555]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE WORK OF DR. ALLISON ARWADY

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 10, 2026

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Dr. 
Allison Arwady on her exceptional leadership and service as the 
Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National 
Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Prior to this role, she 
served as the commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
  For more than two years, Dr. Arwady led the Injury Center with 
distinction, bringing to the role a depth of expertise and a steadfast 
commitment that have defined her career in medicine and public health. 
Her leadership has made our Nation stronger, safer, and better equipped 
to protect Americans from injury and violence.
  During her tenure, the United States saw a significant decline in 
drug overdose deaths, returning to prepandemic levels. This progress 
reflects the strength of the Injury Center's data-driven approach and 
the impactful work it supports at the state and local levels. Even amid 
staffing challenges and ongoing budgetary pressures, Dr. Arwady 
successfully secured full congressional funding for the Center's 
critical programs while maintaining strong partnerships with public 
safety leaders across the country.
  Dr. Arwady consistently demonstrated an ability to communicate the 
importance of the Injury Center's mission in ways that resonated with 
policymakers, funders, and the public. Her advocacy ensured that this 
vital work remained a national priority.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask everyone to join me to congratulate Dr. Allison 
Arwady for her outstanding contributions and in expressing our deep 
appreciation for her leadership and enduring impact on public health.

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