[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 183 (Wednesday, December 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1805]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF MS. TERRI CROOK FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE 
                                SERVICE

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2015

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate Ms. 
Terri Crook as she retires from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 
after serving 37 years as a Revenue Officer in the Collection Function.
  Terri received a Bachelor's of Science degree from Florida State 
University (FSU) in 1980. In 1991, she was selected as a Group Manager 
in the Collection Function. She later became an Analyst and served 401 
Taxpayer Assistance Centers nationwide. In 2009, she was selected as 
the Local Taxpayer Advocate for South Florida and was ultimately 
selected to head an Innovative Training Team within the Taxpayer 
Advocate Service.
  Terri's passion for advocacy and counseling to various taxpayers and 
organizations throughout South Florida is to be commended. She has 
devoted herself to serving as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 
Volunteer every year during Filing Season. In this capacity, she has 
prepared tax returns for people living in low-income areas.
  In her personal time, she co-wrote and directed a one woman show 
entitled, ``Don't Be No Whole Fool Cause Life Ain't No Dress 
Rehearsal,'' and donated all the proceeds from the show to charity. 
Furthermore, she has also helped children at her local Boys and Girls 
Club develop their public speaking skills.
  Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pride to recognize Ms. Terri Crook on 
her retirement from the IRS. I want to thank her for her years of 
service, and wish her all the very best as she embarks on a new chapter 
in her life.

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