[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1614]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING JUAN R. LOPEZ AS AN OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVANT

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                           HON. ALAN GRAYSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2016

  Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Juan R. Lopez for 
his tireless work as my District Director.
  Starting in 2004, Juan R. Lopez began his career working as a 
Constituent Advocate in the United States Senate. In 2008, I was 
elected to serve Florida's Eighth Congressional District for the 111th 
Congress. I asked Juan to join my team as my Director of Constituent 
Services. During the 111th Congress, Juan was instrumental to managing 
staff, casework, and assisting thousands of constituents. His work on 
behalf of veterans was outstanding.
  When I returned to Congress in the 113th Congress, this time 
representing Florida's Ninth Congressional District, I once again asked 
Juan to join my team as my Director of Constituent Services. During the 
113th Congress, Juan continued to excel at assisting my constituents 
and worked his way up to Deputy District Director, and in the 114th 
Congress, District Director.
  As District Director, Juan was instrumental in assisting thousands of 
Floridians. In Juan's spare time, he ran for and won Chairman of the 
Orange County Florida, Democratic Executive Committee. Under his 
leadership, he helped guide the Orange County Democratic Party to wins 
in almost every local, state, and Congressional race in Orange County.
  In recognition of all those in Florida that Juan has helped, I am 
honored to recognize Juan R. Lopez for his service to my office and the 
constituents of Florida's Ninth Congressional District.

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