This document is a commendation for Paz Guzman, who is retiring after 32 years of service to the County of Santa Clara. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors and recommends adopting the commendation in recognition of her contributions.
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The commendation is for Paz Guzman, retiring after 32 years of service.
The document is from the Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System, Public Health Department.
The Health Officer and Public Health Director is Sarah L. Rudman MD MPH.
The Board of Supervisors is listed with five members.
The document includes a recommendation to adopt the commendation.
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County of Santa Clara Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System Public Health Department 127987 DATE: April 28, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sarah L. Rudman MD MPH, Health Officer and Public Health Director SUBJECT: Retirement Commendation for Paz Guzman RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Paz Guzman as she retires after 32 years of service to the County of Santa Clara. (Public Health Department) REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Paz Guzman has been a long-time contributor to the County of Santa Clara and has retired after 32 years of dedicated service. Details of her public service are outlined in the attached commendation. ATTACHMENTS: • Retirement Commendation for Paz Guzman (PDF) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1
The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County honors Paz Guzman for her exemplary public service upon her retirement on May 1, 2026, after thirty-two years of service. Paz began her career in 1994 and has held various roles, including Public Health Assistant. She has made significant contributions to child health and safety, particularly through bilingual education and support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution commends her dedication to improving the health and well-being of families in the community.
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Paz Guzman is retiring on May 1, 2026, after thirty-two years of service.
She started her career in the Public Health Department in 1994.
Paz was promoted to Public Health Assistant in 1996.
She provided bilingual child passenger safety education and resources.
Paz played a critical role during the COVID-19 response.
The Board of Supervisors commends her for her dedication and service.
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Docusign Envelope ID: FF008A00-02FE-4778-AD1C-80CABDB1184A COMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA HONORING PAZ GUZMAN FOR EXEMPLARY PUBLIC SERVICE WHEREAS, Paz Guzman is retiring on May 1, 2026, after thirty-two years of dedicated service to the County of Santa Clara; and WHEREAS, Paz began her career with the County on January 4, 1994, in the Public Health Department’s Child Health and Disability Prevention Program as an extra help community worker, ensuring children’s well-child exams were properly documented and helping families connect with specialty services; and WHEREAS, in 1996 Paz was promoted to Public Health Assistant with the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Program, where she built strong relationships with community partners, shared critical information about health and social services, staffed health fairs, and helped connect families to resources; and WHEREAS, for more than twenty years Paz provided bilingual child passenger safety education and free car seats to thousands of community residents, working collaboratively with Safe Kids Worldwide and the California Department of Public Health, remaining up to date on evolving...