[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 4, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H1207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JUDITH HOPKINS

  (Mr. WITTMAN of Virginia asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WITTMAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
career of Judith Hopkins, Social Security Administration level 1 
district manager in Richmond, Virginia, who is retiring from Federal 
service after 33 years. A dedicated and selfless individual, Judy has 
devotedly served the public since 1975.
  Judy's tenure with the Federal Government began as a Social Security 
claims representative trainee in Richmond, soon advancing to operations 
supervisor, operations officer, assistant district manager, and the 
position she retires from this month as district manager.
  Judy's outstanding leadership, communication, and coalition-building 
skills were recognized by the agency as she was asked to serve on many 
regional and national Social Security workgroups. As the district 
manager of the Richmond complex, she was responsible for four offices 
and approximately 70 employees.
  Constituents in the First District of Virginia greatly benefited from 
Judy's positive attitude and conscientious work ethic. My staff and my 
fellow Virginia colleagues' offices always received courteous and 
prompt attention from Judy whether the question was a simple issue or 
an intensive, complex case. The commitment to public service was always 
apparent in the way she treated her co-workers, employees, and the 
citizens of Virginia.
  I am thankful to Judy Hopkins for the assistance and attention she 
provided my constituents, and I would like to wish Judy all the best as 
she embarks on this new chapter in her life.

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