[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING JOSE R. RODRIGUEZ 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 Jose R. Rodriguez 
for his tireless work as Director of Operations and Grants Coordinator.
  I first met Jose when he began an internship in my office in 2013 and 
from the beginning he stood out as an exceptional worker. After only a 
few weeks, he was hired as Constituent Services Representatives where 
he helped many of my constituents and their families with housing, 
immigration, and veterans issues. He was part of the team of 
caseworkers that helped recover and save over $500,000 for residents of 
Florida's Ninth Congressional District.
  After a few months on the job, he proved to be a valuable asset, 
capable of handling multiple roles with great knowledge and skill. For 
this reason he was promoted to Director of Operations, where he was 
responsible, among other things, for overseeing the administrative 
operations of my district offices. He also served in a dual role as 
Grants Coordinator and helped many local municipalities and nonprofit 
organizations seek federal funding. Jose was able to help bring over $7 
million dollars in federal funds for various local organizations, 
including money for education and first responders.
  As further proof of his tenacity, Jose was able to complete his law 
degree while working fulltime and raising two beautiful children, Josue 
and Deborah.
  As Jose's tenure in my office comes to an end, I want to recognize 
his service to my office and the community, and I wish all the best to 
him and his family.

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