[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING SHELLEY MARTIN FOR HER SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA'S 
                      36TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                             HON. RAUL RUIZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2016

  Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, today it is my honor to congratulate and 
recognize Ms. Shelley Martin: a generous and selfless individual who 
worked as an integral part of my team for over three years.
   Shelley is a long time resident of my congressional district. She 
grew up in the Hemet Valley and graduated from Hemet High School. She 
then attended The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Los 
Angeles, and later returned back to her hometown to serve her 
community.
   For over three years, Shelley was the gold standard for constituent 
services in my office. She dedicated many hours and energy to 
constituents, finding solutions in the most difficult cases involving 
social Security, Medicare, and Veterans.
   While working for the People of California's 36th Congressional 
District, Shelley paid special care and attention to veterans in our 
communities. Shelley spent countless hours advocating on behalf of 
veterans who served our country honorably. She treated each constituent 
who sought help from my office with the patience, care, and respect due 
to them. Shelley's selfless dedication to serving those in need in my 
congressional district is commendable and a model for public service.
   Shelley remains passionate about serving the community she calls 
home. In her time with my office, Shelley successfully managed all 
community engagement in the communities of San Jacinto and Hemet. She 
is diligent and thorough, and goes above and beyond the call of duty to 
serve our communities, working hard to ensure that my constituents have 
the resources that they need.
   Her selfless dedication and hard work will be greatly missed. 
However, her love of public service will not be forgotten. Shelley has 
transformed the lives of countless individuals and families in my 
district, and for that I am truly grateful.
   I thank Shelly for her dedication and service to the constituents of 
the 36th district. I wish her well in her future endeavors and look 
forward to seeing her future accomplishments.

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