[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1360]
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                      RECOGNIZING VALERIE RASCHKE

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2014

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Valerie (Val) 
Raschke who is transitioning from her position as Congressional 
Representative after serving the district for nearly two years.
   Val served as District Scheduler and Marin County Field 
Representative for California's 6th District State Assembly Office for 
five years prior to joining California's 2nd Congressional District 
Office staff at the beginning of the 113th Congress. Val's steadfast 
devotion to the constituents of Marin County and Sonoma County 
performing a myriad of assignments helped countless individuals 
throughout the region tackle challenging issues. With a special 
attention to veterans' services, Val worked tirelessly to improve 
conditions for others. Her work with the military academy nominations 
helped many students navigate the applications process in hopes of 
serving the country.
   Val served as my trusted representative in many community events 
where she was always regarded for her professional and thoughtful 
manner. Her expertise and personal flair in the creation of hundreds of 
certificates of recognition over the years, and more recently, 
Congressional Record statements, were greatly valued by the many 
recipients of these honors. Revered for her strong work ethic, command 
of the written language, competence for managing sophisticated database 
systems, and wonderful sense of humor, Val has been an invaluable 
member of my staff in the State Assembly and the Second Congressional 
District and will be missed.
   The residents of our congressional districts are better off today 
thanks to the work of Val Raschke. Her commitment to advocating for 
individuals in need of federal assistance is appreciated and we wish 
her continued success in the future. Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at 
this time that we honor and thank Val for her many years of invaluable 
service to the people of Marin and Sonoma counties.

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