[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 178 (Friday, November 16, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2457]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    COMMENDING THE EMPLOYEES OF PORT ST. LUCIE'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT

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                            HON. TIM MAHONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2007

  Mr. MAHONEY of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the 
hardworking employees of the City of Port St. Lucie's Finance 
Department. For the 16th consecutive year, the city's Finance 
Department has been recognized for excellence and professionalism in 
the way they account for public money. The Government Finance Officers 
Association, a professional association of State and local finance 
officers in the United States and Canada, recognized the department 
with their Excellence Award because of the high quality of their 2006 
comprehensive annual financial report.
  The 16,000 member Government Finance Officer's Association said ``the 
certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in 
governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment 
represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its 
management.'' It is my honor to commend the city of Port St. Lucie's 
finance director, Marcia Dedert and her staff for their dedication in 
assuring that all public funds are accounted for and transparent to the 
residents of the city.
  The Finance Department of Port St. Lucie has truly exemplified their 
own mission statement to accurately maintain the financial records of 
the city pursuant to all legal requirements and to safeguard the City's 
financial assets. After 16 consecutive years of winning such a 
prestigious award, Port St. Lucie has clearly established themselves as 
one of the leading finance departments in the Nation, and I am proud to 
have the opportunity to represent such an outstanding city.

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