[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 134 (Thursday, August 20, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E796]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING FRANK P. RUFFINO

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                            HON. JUAN VARGAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, August 20, 2026

  Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Frank P. Ruffino, who 
has dedicated more than four decades of service to the State of 
California and demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the betterment of 
the community.
  Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Ruffino has served the 
public as the Pensions and Benefits Director for the California State 
Treasurer's Office and the State Treasurer Designee for two of our 
Nation's largest public pension systems, the California Public 
Employees' Retirement System and the California State Teachers' 
Retirement System. In these roles, Mr. Ruffino provided critical 
guidance on pension, retirement, and benefits policy.
  Mr. Ruffino has held leadership positions across multiple departments 
at the state level, including the California Department of Corrections 
and Rehabilitation, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the 
California Department of Veterans Affairs.
  Mr. Ruffino also served as a gubernatorial and legislative appointee, 
including appointment and reappointment by Governor Edmund G. Brown, 
Jr. to the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners and appointment 
by the California State Senate to the Board for Professional Engineers, 
Land Surveyors, and Geologists, where he contributed thoughtful 
leadership and governance oversight.
  Additionally, Mr. Ruffino has demonstrated strong leadership within 
labor and professional organizations, including service as President 
and CEO of the Association of California State Supervisors and in 
leadership roles with the California State Employees Association.
  Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Ruffino has maintained a 
lifetime commitment to civic engagement and volunteer service. He has 
supported community organizations, youth programs, and local 
initiatives, and has been recognized with the Presidential Volunteer 
Service Award.
  I am proud to recognize and honor Frank P. Ruffino for his exemplary 
public service, leadership, civic engagement, and enduring dedication 
to the community.

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