[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 163 (Tuesday, November 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1486]
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       CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE--LISA PINTO

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                             HON. TED LIEU

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2016

  Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate 20 years 
of distinguished service by Lisa Pinto--public servant, fierce Veteran 
advocate, and mother.
  Lisa began her career with Congressman Henry Waxman on October 1, 
1996 as his District Director, a position she held until his retirement 
in 2014. She has devoted her career to championing important issues for 
the residents of the Greater Los Angeles community. Lisa is the true 
embodiment of a public servant.
  During her impressive career, she has worked on many important issues 
affecting constituents, including managing the district's casework, the 
Santa Monica Airport, and Veterans issues. Lisa's leadership on 
Veterans issues has been instrumental in the signing into law of H.R. 
5936, the Los Angeles Homeless Veterans Leasing Act of 2016.
  Prior to her service with Congressman Waxman, Lisa practiced law for 
eight years, last working in Dependency Court, representing children 
who had been abused and neglected. She attended UCLA, earning a B.A. in 
History with a concentration in Business and UC Davis School of Law, 
where she earned a J.D. Lisa utilized her stellar instincts, passion, 
and exemplary management skills to make Congressman Waxman's District 
Office one of the best district offices in the country, a tradition of 
excellence she continues as my District Director.
  Lisa is truly a champion for our constituents. Lisa has devoted her 
life to helping others and the greater Los Angeles community. And in 
her most important role, Lisa is the mother to her wonderful daughter, 
Stella.
  I am extremely fortunate to benefit from her experience, leadership 
and kindness. I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Lisa's 
twenty years of distinguished service to the U.S. House of 
Representatives, the constituents of the Greater Los Angeles area, and 
her country.

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