[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 118 (Friday, August 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1395-E1396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF KRISTINE J. MICHALSON TO THE 
               CONSTITUENTS OF COLORADO'S FIFTH DISTRICT

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2012

  Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, it is with mixed feelings that I announce 
the departure of a valued member of my staff, Kristine J. Michalson. 
Words are not adequate to express how much she will be missed.
   For the past four years, Kristine has professionally and 
enthusiastically served the constituents of the Fifth Congressional 
District of Colorado as my Legislative Assistant and Press Secretary. 
She successfully handled her duties with a wealth of knowledge of the 
legislative and procedural processes. Her dedication and work ethic 
will be very difficult to replace.
   Beginning her career on the Hill as my Staff Assistant and Deputy 
Press Secretary, she faithfully carried out her duties and was promoted 
to handle a variety of issue areas. She has particularly aided me in 
the area of Foreign Affairs, focusing on Israel and the Middle

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East. Because I am co-chair of two Israel caucuses, she has coordinated 
various briefings and meetings on my behalf.
   Kristine graduated from Grove City College in December, 2007 with a 
Bachelor of Arts in History and certification in Secondary Education 
Social Science.
   She is the daughter of Richard and Berit Michalson of Ramsey, New 
Jersey, and is sister to Jacob and Andrew. She has worked hard for the 
people of Colorado. Her conservative and Christian values are needed 
today more than ever. So while I will miss her and her contribution 
greatly, I know that she will provide great service to our country in 
the future. I truly believe God will bless her in her future endeavors.

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