[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 95 (Monday, July 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO GRETCHEN MITTERER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 12, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to pay tribute to 
Gretchen Mitterer and thank her for her work as a Government Liaison 
with the Internal Revenue Service. Her 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. I, 
along with my fellow Americans, am grateful for all that she has 
accomplished during her years of service.
  Gretchen began her career with the IRS in January of 1986. Her 
attention to detail, her people skills and her professionalism have led 
to rapid career advancement. Gretchen has been the Colorado 
Governmental Liaison since January 2001. She began as a Group Secretary 
and held various positions over time including: Branch Secretary, Tax 
Auditor, Administrative Assistant, Public Affairs Specialist and 
Communications Specialist.
  During my tenure in the United States Congress, Gretchen provided 
exceptional service to constituents of the 3rd Congressional District 
of Colorado. Gretchen worked hard to ensure that inquiries on behalf of 
my constituents submitted to the IRS were addressed in a timely and 
thorough manner. Gretchen routinely demonstrated a willingness to 
assist beyond the standard response, demonstrating a genuine concern 
for the constituent while upholding the policies of the IRS.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Gretchen Mitterer has been an 
invaluable resource to the Internal Revenue Service. It is my honor to 
recognize her service and dedication before this body of Congress and 
this nation. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with dedicated 
public servants like Gretchen. On behalf of the citizens that have 
benefited from the hard work and commitment she has given to the IRS 
and constituents it serves, I extend my appreciation for her years of 
dedicated service.

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