[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 76 (Monday, June 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E767]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO KAREN L. DELLAROCCO

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 3, 2013

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
outstanding career of an individual whose meritorious civil service to 
our country has come to a close after 38 years. My staff and I came to 
know Karen L. Dellarocco through her work as Legislative Specialist at 
the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), but her storied career with the 
federal government began back in 1975 when Karen joined the Department 
of Defense as a clerk typist. Karen's talent and professionalism became 
apparent immediately as she quickly rose through the ranks to become a 
Department of the Army Protocol Officer. In 1990, she began work with 
BOP at Federal Correctional Institution Petersburg, Virginia and seven 
years later, transitioned to the BOP's Office of Legislative Affairs 
where she served until her retirement last month in May 2013.
   My staff tells me that Karen's customer service to the Congress is 
simply unparalleled, and that she has always approached her work with 
enthusiasm, professionalism, fairness and attention to detail. With her 
retirement, Karen will be deeply missed by my office and every Capitol 
Hill office which she has faithfully served. Unquestionably, Congress 
has lost a kind-hearted and talented Legislative Affairs counterpart 
who will be appreciated for her humor, hard work and ever-present 
willingness to lend a helping hand.
   Karen is an avid antiquer, gardener and traveler--and a friend to 
many. We wish you all the best in your retirement. Congratulations.

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