[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 80 (Friday, May 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E790]
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                          HONORING DIANA MAAS

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 22, 2015

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Diana Maas for her many 
contributions to the House of Representatives and specifically to my 
office. Diana will be leaving my office to pursue opportunities back in 
her home state of Wisconsin.
  Diana first came to Capitol Hill as a Staff Assistant for Congressman 
Dave Obey. She joined the staff of Senator Herb Kohl in 2011. In 2011, 
she joined my staff as Legislative Correspondent. From day one in my 
office, Diana worked tirelessly on behalf of the citizens of western 
and central Wisconsin. As Diana moved up in my office, she became an 
integral part of the legislative team. She was particularly successful 
in working on awarding the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Alonzo Cushing. 
One hundred and fifty years after his death at the Battle of 
Gettysburg. Lieutenant Cushing now has received his due recognition, in 
part because of Diana's commitment to navigating legislation down the 
often complicated path of awarding the Medal of Honor. While working to 
honor Lt. Cushing, Diana simultaneously worked tirelessly on behalf of 
our veterans and students.
  Diana has returned to the great state of Wisconsin and has joined the 
Spooner School District as their Communications Specialist. While I am 
sorry to see her leave my staff after three years, I wish her the best 
of luck in her new role. Diana embodies the term public service and has 
worked tirelessly to make our nation a better place, which has not been 
easy given the current toxic environment. It is unfortunate that we are 
losing such a competent and dedicated public servant.
  Mr. Speaker, on my behalf; thank you to Diana for her service and 
dedication to not only the constituents of the Third District of 
Wisconsin, but to all Americans.

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