[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 57 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E605]
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                       TRIBUTE TO MARIESSA FLYNN

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2012

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a 
dedicated employee of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Mariessa 
Flynn, upon her retirement from my Somerset district office following 
three decades of service.
  ``Resa'' has been my right hand on many issues impacting constituents 
of Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District over the last 30 years. 
However, she found the greatest joy in serving thousands of veterans of 
our U.S. Armed Forces, assisting them with everything from financial 
struggles to replacing lost war medals. Countless veterans visit my 
Somerset District Office each year, because they know they have a 
friend in Resa Flynn, who will go to every length to help them in their 
time of need. Resa's loyalty, passion and persistence will be missed as 
she enters retirement.
  Outside my Congressional office, Resa has served as a long-time 
leader for the Pulaski County Republican Party and the Pulaski County 
Lincoln Club. She has always led with a strong voice, stout 
convictions, and has been a tireless advocate for many worthy community 
projects across the region.
  Resa is also a talented crafter and uses her spare time to crochet 
the most beautiful afghans for families and friends in the Somerset 
area. She is also a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a dedicated employee of 
the U.S. House of Representatives, Mrs. Mariessa Flynn, upon her 
retirement from my Somerset district office following three decades of 
service.
  Please join me in congratulating Mrs. Resa Flynn on her retirement, 
as we also commend her for 30 years of service to the people of 
southern and eastern Kentucky.

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