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Health Commission adopts resolution thanking DPH leaders and staff for COVID-19 response
Summary
The Health Commission unanimously approved a resolution commending DPH leadership, including Director Grant Colfax and Health Officer Dr. Thomas Aragon, and expressed gratitude to DPH employees, hospital leaders and partners for the city's pandemic response.
The commission read and approved a resolution recognizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health and its leadership for the COVID-19 response. The draft cited local early actions (the mayor's emergency declaration and coordinated Bay Area orders led by health officers), DPH coordination with hospitals and community partners, and the department's public reporting.
The resolution named Director Grant Colfax and Health Officer Thomas Aragon, and recognized DPH leaders and hospital executives including Dr. Susan Philip, Dr. Susan Ehrlich, Maggie Rykowski, Tassan Boyo and others for their roles. Commissioner Chao suggested a wording amendment to underscore Mayor London Breed's early and aggressive action; the chair accepted the suggestion for inclusion. With no public comment on the item, the commission moved and seconded the resolution and recorded unanimous votes of support.
The commission's remarks following the vote were statements of gratitude from multiple commissioners emphasizing the department's responsiveness and cross-city collaboration during the pandemic.
Outcome: Resolution passed by roll-call (recorded 'yes' votes).
