[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 94 (Friday, June 2, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E753]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                    IN RECOGNITION OF KRISTIN WEAVER

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 2, 2017

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize an extraordinary 
Veterans Service Officer (VSO) in Northern Virginia, Kristin Weaver, 
for the incredible impact she has had on individuals, families, and 
communities in Virginia's 10th District and beyond.
  Ms. Weaver is currently an American Legion Veterans Service Officer, 
representing the 16th District in Virginia, which includes the Cities 
of Manassas and Manassas Park and the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, 
Loudoun, Prince William, Rappahannock and Stafford. In this role for 
the past 5 years, she has assisted 20 to 30 veterans per month on a 
variety of issues, including helping with disability claims, assisting 
with health and/or financial issues, and more.
  It is also important to note that in addition to the excellent 
services Ms. Weaver provides to veterans on a daily basis, she also 
places an importance on training other VSOs. In fact, over the last 
five years she has trained approximately 350 VSOs in course work 
covering all types of veterans' benefits. Additionally in that time, 
Ms. Weaver has gone above and beyond in her role, often opening her 
home on Saturdays to help as many veterans as possible. It is important 
that we recognize and help our service members, military retirees, and 
their families who have all made sacrifices for our great country, and 
I am very thankful for Ms. Weaver's hard work.
  Her dedication to improving the lives of veterans in Northern 
Virginia is evident through her years of service. Mr. Speaker, I ask 
that my colleagues join me in thanking Ms. Kristen Weaver for all she 
has done. I wish her the best as she continues her work helping 
veterans and with all of her future endeavors.

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