Adopt Commendation for John Buchinski as he retires after 33 years of service to the County of Santa Clara. (Public Health Department)

County of Santa Clara Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System Public Health Department 129884 DATE: August 11, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sarah L. Rudman MD MPH, Health Officer and Public Health Director SUBJECT: Commendation for John Buchinski RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for John Buchinski as he retires after 33 years of service to the County of Santa Clara. (Public Health Department) REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION AND BACKGROUND John Buchinski has been a long-time contributor to the County of Santa Clara and has retired after 33 years of dedicated service. Details of his public service are outlined in the attached commendation. ATTACHMENTS: • Retirement Commendation for John Buchinski Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams (PDF) Page 1 of 1

Docusign Envelope ID: 448A9B42-C8C7-8503-822A-4C41ED3B1947 COMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA HONORING JOHN BUCHINSKI FOR EXEMPLARY PUBLIC SERVICE WHEREAS, John Buchinski is retiring on July 24, 2026, after thirty-three years of dedicated service to the County of Santa Clara; and WHEREAS, John began his career with the County on November 6, 1989, as a physical therapist at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, where he delivered high-quality evaluation and treatment to patients with diverse and complex diagnoses; and WHEREAS, John transferred to California Children’s Services (CCS) in 1991 where he strengthened his expertise in pediatric physical therapy in the Medical Therapy Program; and WHEREAS, John was then promoted to Supervising CCS Therapist in 1999 where he supervised a team of occupational therapists, physical therapists, clerical staff, and therapy aides at multiple sites throughout the County; and WHEREAS, John was promoted to Chief CCS Therapist in 2019 where he administered and directed the entire CCS Medical Therapy Program for the County of Santa Clara. He provided statewide coordination with numerous State, County and educational...