[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9538]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING ROBERTA GIANFORTONI

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker's announced policy of 
January 6, 2015, the gentleman from California (Mr. Ruiz) is recognized 
for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader.
  Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, today, it is my honor to recognize and 
congratulate Roberta Gianfortoni, assistant dean for professional 
education at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, as she 
retires after 26 years of service.
  Assistant Dean Gianfortoni has been an inspirational leader and 
adviser in the School of Public Health for more than 4,000 graduates, 
including myself. Her guidance and mentorship during my time at Harvard 
opened my eyes to new issues and innovative solutions, inspiring me to 
think outside the box to address our public health challenges.
  The students she mentored have gone on to become doctors, professors, 
national and international leaders, and advocates all working to 
improve public health conditions right here at home and across the 
globe. Her contributions to our Nation's public health will last for 
generations.
  I cherish my time and the lessons I learned from Assistant Dean 
Gianfortoni. After 26 years of service, I congratulate her on her 
retirement.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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