[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1166]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF MS. CASSIE WELCH

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Cassie Welch for her 
service to my office and the 21 Congressional District of California 
over the past year.
  Ms. Welch was born in Savannah, Tennessee to Donnie and Marilyn 
Welch. After spending her youth in Savannah and completing her high 
school education, Ms. Welch attended the University of North Alabama, 
where she received a Bachelor's of Science in Biology, Mississippi 
State University, where she received a Master's of Science in Animal 
Nutrition, and the University of Idaho, where she received a Doctorate 
of Philosophy in Animal Physiology.
  After completing her education, Ms. Welch accepted a Fellowship in my 
Washington, D.C. office through the American Association for the 
Advancement of Science and the Federation of Animal Science Societies. 
During her time in my office, she handled several legislative 
portfolios, including agriculture, animal rights, budget, housing, 
labor, natural resources, and social security.
  On August 21, 2015, Ms. Welch's time in my office will come to an 
end. Ms. Welch will be moving to Iowa to begin the next chapter of her 
life. While I know she is very excited about her upcoming journey, she 
will be greatly missed as a member of my team.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in commending Cassie Welch for her public 
service to the people of the Central Valley and wishing her well in 
this next chapter of her life.

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