[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING ERICA STRIEBEL

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2016

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor my 
Chief of Staff, Erica Striebel, for her service and commitment to the 
Fourth Congressional District of Florida, and to our country.
  For the last 15 years, Erica has been one of my closest advisers. She 
was a sounding board for me on legislative issues as Congress fought 
through many difficult challenges facing our country. Erica has been my 
chief strategist during my time on the House Appropriations Committee 
and my right hand for my work on the Defense Subcommittee.
  The late management consultant Peter Drucker said, ``Management is 
doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.'' Fortunately 
for me, my staff, and the people I have had the privilege to represent, 
Erica is both an excellent manager and an inspiring leader. She has a 
special talent for seeing around corners to identify the next 
challenges and leading others to solutions.
  Erica's devotion to the servicemen and women who protect our nation 
at home and around the globe sets an example for all to follow. Erica 
Striebel is a patriot. She values those who serve today and respects 
the veterans of yesteryear. Her knowledge was acquired through her 
Bachelor's degree in International Affairs and Security Policy from The 
George Washington University and her Master's degree in National 
Security from the Naval War College. She shares my strong belief that 
national security is our country's number one priority. Erica fights on 
the policy front to ensure our military can effectively defend the 
United States of America. An integral portion of her work--traveling to 
military bases to meet with commanders--is a vital part of how Erica 
makes sure that she is prepared to fight for what is needed to keep our 
military the best trained and best equipped in the world. Military 
leaders in Northeast Florida at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and 
Naval Station Mayport remind me often that their confidence in Erica is 
unique. Her command of the missions and the intricacies of military 
assets is well respected. She is the staffer who makes things happen. 
Also, in a spirit of teamwork, Erica unselfishly shares her expertise 
with other Capitol Hill staffers. She fully appreciates that all 
Members of Congress need to work together to support our military.
  Erica is diligent in ensuring that the contributions of our veterans 
are recognized, and they receive the benefits they have earned and 
deserve. With her support, more than 2,400 veterans in the 4th 
Congressional District have attended ceremonies and received my 
Veterans' Special Recognition Certificate. She also played a key role 
in ensuring all the necessary steps were accomplished to locate the 
Jacksonville National Cemetery on Florida's First Coast.
  I have no doubt that Erica will bring the same drive and 
determination she has shown in my office to the next chapter in her 
professional career. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and Members of the House to 
join me in thanking Erica Striebel for her leadership and for her 
commitment to public service and wish her continued success in her 
future endeavors.
  God bless and Godspeed.

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