[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1242]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MARILYNN THANEY

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 9, 2015

  Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Marilynn 
Thaney on her retirement. Ms. Thaney has served the 4th Congressional 
District for over 18 years. She has served in various positions during 
her tenure including Office Manager, Caseworker, Casework Supervisor 
and currently Casework Manager for my office.
  Marilynn began her employment with the House of Representatives in 
1998 beginning in the office of my predecessor Representative Gerald 
Kleczka. She joined my office in 2005. She was one of my first hires 
due to her welcoming spirit and knowledge of the district. Before 
joining federal employment, Ms. Thaney spent six years working for the 
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center and she also worked for the Better 
Business Bureau in their Milwaukee office.
  Marilynn Thaney is the proud mother of four, three daughters: 
Jennifer, Rachel, and Rebecca and son Joshua. She is the grandmother of 
3: Makayla, Jackson, and Noah; they all reside in Minnesota where she 
will retire. She has been married to her soulmate Karen Mahler for over 
15 years and was officially married to Karen in April 2014 in a 
ceremony held in Minnesota.
  Marilynn has worked tirelessly on behalf of the constituents of the 
4th Congressional District; she has tackled some of the most difficult 
problems and cases with many positive results. She is an exceptional 
leader and has been an advocate on issues regarding mental health, 
women, seniors, LGBT, and the disability community.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues of the 114th Congress to join me in 
congratulating Marilynn Thaney on her well-deserved retirement. She has 
been a true friend to her colleagues and friends and has exemplified in 
deed the true meaning of public servant. She has been a treasure for 
the 4th Congressional District and will be missed by my office, this 
community and the State of Wisconsin.

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