[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 118 (Thursday, July 13, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E977]
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HONORING MARY PAT RAIMONDI FOR A CAREER DEDICATED TO NUTRITION, HEALTH, 
                          AND STRONG COMMUNITY

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 13, 2017

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my warmest wishes 
to Mary Pat Raimondi, a Minnesotan and dear friend, who is retiring 
after a successful and long career as a dietician and anti-hunger 
advocate. Mary Pat most recently has served as Vice President of 
Strategic Policy and Partnerships of the Academy of Nutrition and 
Dietetics where she has used her vast experience and knowledge to 
inform and educate policy makers on nutrition issues that improve 
health and reduce hunger.
  Mary Pat's enthusiasm for her work and dedication to nutrition issues 
is evident from a recent interview in which she said, ``I have the best 
job because I can tell the story of the value we offer to improve 
health to members of Congress, federal agencies, and the White House. I 
love to promote our members' work that impacts health and helps 
families and communities.''
  The leadership demonstrated by Mary Pat was evident in Minnesota 
where she worked from many years as Program Director for the University 
of Minnesota Extension. She was a frequent visitor to my office and I 
could always count on her advice, insights, and solid information on 
critical policy issues. Mary Pat was a consummate professional and a 
tremendous resource for my staff and me.
  Again, I want to thank Mary Pat Raimondi for her dedicated service 
and her passion for the children, families, and seniors who benefited 
from her work.

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