[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E985]
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                      HONORING DR. SUSANA GONZALEZ

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2026

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. 
Susana Gonzalez, an esteemed member of our Napa community, for 
receiving the inaugural Physician Innovation Award from Queen of the 
Valley Foundation.
  As a first generation Californian and American, Dr. Gonzalez shows 
that the American dream is alive and well in Napa County. She and her 
husband, James Gonzalez, have been proud Napa residents for more than 
20 years, raising 2 remarkable daughters. She received Bachelor of Arts 
and Bachelor of Science degrees from St. Mary's College and a medical 
degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern 
California.
  Dr. Gonzalez's commitment to our community is evident from her 
leadership in cutting edge advancements for women's health. In 2004, 
she co-founded the robotics program at the Queen of the Valley, 
bringing minimally invasive robotic surgery to hundreds of women in the 
Napa Valley.
  As a result of her work, Dr. Gonzalez has rightfully been recognized 
for her tireless commitment to healthcare, receiving the inaugural 
Women Who Inspire, Lead, and Transform Award from the Bi-National 
Health Alliance. She has also been featured in the U.S. News and World 
Report's ``Top Doctor'' list, and she has been routinely named one of 
the best OB/GYNs in the Bay Area by San Francisco Magazine.
  Beyond her work as medical practitioner, Dr. Gonzalez is a proud 
mother and wife, whose devotion to her children's education has allowed 
them to attend two of California's finest universities. Outside of her 
meaningful and groundbreaking work, Dr. Gonzalez enjoys traveling and 
cooking for her family.
  Mr. Speaker, we thank Dr. Gonzalez for her years of tireless 
dedication to our community and her impact on the medical field. 
Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor her here today.

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