[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1319]
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                     TRIBUTE TO ANNE MARIE CHOTVACS

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2016

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
Anne Marie Chotvacs, the clerk of the State, Foreign Operations 
Appropriations Subcommittee, who will be leaving the Committee staff 
after more than twelve years of service.
   Anne Marie joined the Appropriations Committee staff in 2004 and has 
worked on various subcommittees and for various chairmen since that 
time, ultimately becoming the clerk of the State, Foreign Operations 
Subcommittee in 2009.
   As the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, I have had the 
honor and pleasure of working closely with Anne Marie. She provides me 
with advice and information for many meetings, including those with 
foreign dignitaries here in the U.S. and overseas, as well as guides 
the Subcommittee legislation through the complicated and often 
difficult foreign policy and foreign assistance issues that arise each 
year.
   Anne Marie is a dedicated professional. She efficiently manages her 
staff, and she sets an example as a leader who has always been willing 
to put the Committee first. She has sacrificed countless hours, weeks, 
and years to further the work of the Committee and advance the 
interests of the United States in a responsible and fiscally 
sustainable manner.
   I have said before, and I will say again, the Appropriations 
Committee has the best staff on Capitol Hill. Anne Marie is the epitome 
of that statement. Congress, and I, will miss Anne Marie's 
contributions and leadership; but we thank her for her dedication and 
professionalism and wish her well in her future endeavors.

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