[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 175 (Wednesday, December 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1829]
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                       HONORING SCOTT KARCZEWSKI

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 11, 2013

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Scott Karczewski 
on the occasion of his retirement from the Department of Veterans' 
Affairs after 36 years of dedicated service.
  Scott's service to our country began in 1971, when he joined the U.S. 
Navy, serving on board the USS John F. Kennedy for more than three 
years. He began his VA career in 1977 at the Togus VA hospital as a 
temporary warehouse worker. He was quickly promoted to a full time file 
clerk position in the Regional Office, while still attending college at 
the University of Maine. Scott has held several positions at the Togus 
Regional Office including Claims Examiner, Senior Claims Examiner, 
Rating Specialist, Assistant Veterans Service Center Manager, Veterans 
Service Center Manager, and most recently as Director of the Regional 
Office.
  Under his leadership, the Togus Regional Office has continued its 
exceptional performance as one of the top regional offices in the 
Nation, efficiently and accurately processing claims for Maine's 
veterans. The performance of the Togus Regional Office has been 
recognized with the establishment of two special missions, a rating 
resource center and a development resource center. These missions 
assist other regional offices with their backlogged claims and have 
contributed greatly towards the reduction in the claims backlog 
nationally.
  Through his dedication and valued work, Scott has earned well-
deserved appreciation and accolades including a Commendation Award in 
1986 from the Chief Benefits Administrator, and the Eastern Area 
Leadership Award in 2007.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Scott Karczewski on his 
many years of outstanding service to our veterans and wishing him a 
rewarding and enjoyable retirement.

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