AGENCY TESTIMONY
Conclusion and transition to next speaker
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Dr. Linn-Walton concludes her testimony with personal reflections, expressions of gratitude, and a transition to the next speaker.
- Expresses gratitude to the attorney general's office and governor for securing the settlement funds
- Shares personal commitment to the field and compassionate care
- Appreciates the council's partnership in promoting health and well-being
- Introduces the next speaker, Dr. Dan Schatz from Health and Hospitals
Dr. Rebecca Linn- Walton
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The department is also deeply grateful to the attorney general's office and governor Hochul for their work alongside the cities to hold bad actors accountable and secure these funds to invest back into the health of our communities.
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I've spent my career working directly in the field, building and supporting programs that meet people in their moments of greatest crisis.
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These are our neighbors, our family, and even some of us in this room.
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Everyone deserves compassion and quality care in their darkest moments.
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The health department appreciates the council's continued partnership in promoting the health and well-being of all New Yorkers.
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I look forward to answering your questions.
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My colleague Dan doctor Dan Schatz will now give testimony on behalf of health and hospitals.