[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6445]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




COMMENDING THE WORK OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO'S BLUE RIBBON TASK FORCE 
                   ON ADULT HEALTH COVERAGE EXPANSION

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                           HON. JACKIE SPEIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 2010

  Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, the national healthcare reform bill passed 
by this Congress was an historic achievement that will improve the 
lives of millions of Americans. This reform would not have been 
possible without the tireless efforts and advocacy of so many 
individuals and organizations across the country, including local 
governments whose own healthcare initiatives improved access to medical 
care and advanced the cause of nationwide reform.
  That is why I commend the County of San Mateo's Blue Ribbon Task 
Force on Adult Health Coverage Expansion. A broad-based coalition 
comprised of representatives from healthcare providers, labor, chambers 
of commerce, local governments, and community advocacy groups, the Task 
Force achieved meaningful gains in the quality and efficiency of San 
Mateo County's healthcare delivery system and expanded health coverage 
to more than 2,000 previously uninsured adults through the Access to 
Coverage for All program. Originally funded in-part through a federal 
grant, this program has since become a mainstay of the effort to expand 
access to healthcare in the county.
  The work of this Task Force is an enduring symbol of the compassion, 
commitment, dedication and talent of the residents of San Mateo County 
and the 12th Congressional District, whom I am fortunate and honored to 
represent. Madam Speaker, I commend the County of San Mateo's Blue 
Ribbon Task Force on Adult Health Coverage Expansion for its leadership 
in helping to solve one of our nation's most pressing issues, and for 
its courage to think globally and to act locally.

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