[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 116 (Thursday, July 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1571]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF BRENT HOLBROOK

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 12, 2007

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
distinguished public service of Brent Holbrook. After nearly 40 years 
with the U.S. Department of Treasury--Internal Revenue Service, IRS, he 
retired this past June.
  During his tenure, Brent worked at the IRS Fresno Service Center. 
Here, he steadily advanced in various staff positions to finally become 
a Supervisor. He then managed a large team of analysts, agents, and 
auditors improving the efficiency of processing Federal and State tax 
returns. I have had the pleasure of working with Brent frequently and 
his dedication to the community is to be commended.
  In 1999, Brent was selected as the Governmental Liaison for 
California's San Jose Area and the Central Valley. In this position, he 
worked with the three California State tax agencies on compliance and 
customer service projects. He also served as the IRS Liaison for 11 
congressional offices, providing them with IRS news and information, 
while answering constituent inquiries on general tax law. As his tenure 
with the IRS ends, Brent will be remembered as an example to staff 
throughout the Federal Government for his outstanding ability to work 
closely and effectively with government officials.
  Throughout his career at the IRS, Brent Holbrook has proven to be a 
highly effective administrator who was always committed to excellence 
in public service. As he gets ready to spend much more time with his 
wife Linda, I wish him much continued success and best of luck for the 
future.

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