[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 94 (Friday, July 9, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1350]
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                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRANCISCO CARMONA

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 9, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to pay tribute to 
Francisco Carmona and thank him for his work as Customer Service 
manager with the Seattle Washington Passport Agency. His years of 
commitment and dedication as a public servant is certainly commendable 
and worthy of recognition before this body of Congress and this nation 
today. Along with my fellow Americans, I am grateful for all that he 
has accomplished during his years of service.
  Francisco attended the University of Washington. In 1986, he joined 
the State Department in Washington DC, where he assisted in researching 
routine and intricate passport cases. Francisco became an expert at 
complex citizenship law as a result of his research. In 1996, he 
transferred to the Seattle Washington Passport Agency and became the 
Customer Service manager. Francisco has been instrumental in assisting 
constituents with obtaining passports in life or death emergencies, 
complex citizenship cases, and expedited passports for last minute 
travelers. Francisco has been known to stay late, come in on the 
weekends and go the extra mile to help the constituents he is serving. 
He is highly regarded by his peers and superiors.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Francisco Carmona has been an 
invaluable resource to the Seattle Washington Passport Agency. It is my 
honor to recognize his service and dedication before this body of 
Congress and this nation. I am grateful for the opportunity to work 
with devoted public servants like Francisco. On behalf of the citizens 
that have benefited from the hard work and commitment he has given to 
the Seattle Passport Agency and the State Department and the 
constituents they serve, I extend my appreciation for his years of 
enthusiastic service.

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