- Record: Extensions of Remarks
- Section type: Recognition
- Chamber: House
- Date: October 5, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HON. MIKE THOMPSON
of california
in the house of representatives
Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Kaiser Permanente Napa Medical Offices on their 75th Anniversary as they celebrate decades of high quality, compassionate care and commitment to the health and well-being of Napa County.
health care system, bringing physicians, care teams, hospitals, pharmacies, and health plans together to provide coordinated, high quality and affordable care. Kaiser Permanente is nationally recognized for excellence in prevention, specialty care and clinical outcomes, supported by advanced medical research, innovation and leading Centers of Excellence. Guided by its mission to improve the health of its members and the communities it serves, Kaiser Permanente invests in programs that expand access to care, address social drivers of health and advance community well-being.
serves approximately 45,000 members throughout Napa Valley and the surrounding region. Napa Medical Offices have provided generations of local families with compassionate, coordinated care, offering primary, specialty, behavioral health, pharmacy, laboratory, diagnostic and other essential services in one convenient location.
historical connection through Eugene “Gene” Trefethen, a trusted leader within the Kaiser enterprises who played an influential role in shaping the partnership between Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and its medical groups. Eugene Trefethen's leadership helped strengthen the integrated health care model that enabled Kaiser Permanente to grow into the nationally respected health system it is today, creating a lasting legacy that connects two important chapters of Napa Valley and California history.
County through community partnerships, volunteerism, and more than $15 million in investments supporting the health and well-being of local residents as of 2026.
Mr. Speaker, Kaiser Permanente has dedicated 75 years of service to Napa County with Eugene Trefethen's lasting contributions. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor the Kaiser Permanente Napa Offices here today.