[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 73 (Friday, April 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E562]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING JENNIFER ``JENNY'' ALPERS

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                          HON. VICKY HARTZLER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 28, 2017

  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jennifer 
``Jenny'' Alpers, a dedicated public servant to the citizens of 
Missouri. Jenny tirelessly worked alongside me as a legislative aide 
during my time as a Missouri State Representative to serve the good 
people of the 124th District. My appreciation to her cannot be 
understated. She helped constituents navigate the state bureaucracy, 
greeted visitors who came into my office, and advised me on important 
legislation facing Missouri at that time. Her service as a one-woman 
office staff was no easy task, but she worked with poise and 
efficiency.
   Like many hardworking Missourians, Jenny and her late husband, Gary, 
worked on their family farm and raised two wonderful daughters, 
Jennifer and Ashley. Both daughters married great guys, Scott and 
Billy, and she has been blessed with three incredible grandchildren: 
Jordyn, Brady, and Wil. Continuing her love of serving others, she is 
active in her local church and community.
   Mr. Speaker, I cannot think of an individual more deserving of this 
special recognition than Jenny herself. She never sought the limelight 
but instead did what all good Missourians do by pulling up her sleeves 
and working to help her family, her friends, and even complete 
strangers. A retirement celebration for Jenny will be held on May 8, 
2017 in the Missouri State Capitol, where many of her current and 
former colleagues and friends will be present to thank her for all she 
has done to better our great state. I ask all my colleagues to join me 
in applauding the years of service and commitment of Jenny. We are 
blessed to have such dedicated citizens like her serving us, and I wish 
her the best in the years to come. I thank Jenny, and God's blessings 
to her.

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