[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 147 (Thursday, December 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1735]
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            HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF MARY J. ARMSTRONG

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                       HON. GLORIA NEGRETE McLEOD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 4, 2014

  Mrs. NEGRETE McLEOD. Mr. Speaker, Mary J. Armstrong served as my 
District Representative for California's 35th Congressional District, 
which includes the communities of Bloomington, Chino, Fontana, 
Montclair, Ontario, Rialto in San Bernardino County, and the city of 
Pomona in Los Angeles County.
   Mary J. Armstrong capacity of responsibilities included preparing 
and presenting certificates of recognition, assisting with the planning 
of community events and attending committee hearings and meetings.
   Mary J. Armstrong managed and researched constituents' casework, not 
limited to staffing me at various events and meetings as needed and 
represented me on occasion, worked as a liaison with federal agencies 
and addressed a variety of issues and concerns of the constituents of 
the 35th Congressional District.
   Having served the State of California for eleven years, Mary J. 
Armstrong began her legislative career in 2003, with Assembly Member 
Mervyn M. Dymally, representing the 52nd Assembly District and 
transitioned to the 32nd Senatorial District, and two years with the 
35th Congressional District with me.
   Mary and her husband, Jesse Armstrong, are the proud parents of four 
Children, Stephanie, Calvin, Anthony and Angela, and grandparents of 
six grandchildren and one great grand child.
   Mary J. Armstrong is dependable, adaptable and a resourceful team 
player, she possesses the persistence and personality to excel in 
competitive markets and dynamic fast-paced environments and she 
rendered outstanding service to me in providing quality service to the 
people of the 32nd Senatorial District and the 35th Congressional 
District and throughout the State of California.
   Mr. Speaker, I fully extend all due recognition to Mary J. Armstrong 
for her many exceptional achievements and personal loyalty for 
exemplifying the character and proficiency that mark the best of 
California's legislative staff.

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