[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 107 (Thursday, June 22, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E871]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF LOUISA BRINSON

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                       HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR.

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2017

  Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements of 
Louisa Brinson, a federal employee who is retiring after more than 
thirty-seven years of service at the Social Security Administration 
(SSA).
   Ms. Brinson began work at SSA in 1979 as a Summer Aide in the Las 
Vegas, Nevada, field office. Shortly thereafter, she was promoted to be 
a Claims Development Clerk. In 1985, she was detailed to Baltimore 
Headquarters where she joined the Operations team in the Modular 
District Office. After the detail, she joined the Alexandria, Virginia, 
field office complex where she received all of her promotions, 
beginning with Service Representative, Claims Representative, 
Management Support Specialist, Operations Supervisor, and since 2007, 
the District Manager of the Arlington, Virginia, field office.
   With her high level of energy and enthusiasm, Ms. Brinson has made 
significant contributions to SSA during her career. Her ability to 
envision and adapt to change was evident in her leadership. She has 
shared her wisdom and knowledge of how important it is to have trust 
with the public SSA serves, as well as the employees she managed. Her 
devotion to the important mission of the Social Security Administration 
has been characterized by a commitment to excellence and to providing 
the highest level of support to her staff and management team.
   Ms. Brinson is not only a dedicated federal employee who has helped 
untold numbers of my constituents in Virginia's 8th Congressional 
District; she also is one of my constituents. Today I salute Louisa 
Brinson for her leadership, her compassion, and her years of service to 
our country. We here in Northern Virginia are fortunate to have her as 
a public servant and as a friend and neighbor.

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