[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 9, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E13]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





            CONGRATULATING MS. MARIA DIAZ ON HER RETIREMENT

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 9, 2018

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Maria 
Diaz on her retirement. For over thirty-five years, Maria has supported 
my constituents with advice, information, and guidance on Social 
Security matters.
   Maria began her extensive career in public service as a co-op 
student working at the Social Security Administration's (SSA) Little 
Havana Field Office in Florida. Through her dedication and hard work, 
Maria was swiftly promoted to the position of Claims Service 
Representative in the Perrine Field Office. Her invaluable 
contributions were recognized when, in 1990, she was promoted to 
Operations Supervisor in the Perrine Office, where she continuously 
displayed a high level of attentiveness and care.
   In September 2001, Ms. Diaz's strengths were acknowledged when she 
was appointed Public Affairs Specialist of the South Florida Area and 
the Atlanta Region, a position she held until her retirement. In this 
capacity, she has represented the SSA with an outstanding degree of 
professionalism and has remained steadfast with the main goal of the 
Administration, which is to serve the public. She continuously provided 
our community members with timely and relevant information and 
cultivated media and community contacts to ensure messages were 
delivered in a concise and positive manner. Throughout her impressive 
career, Maria demonstrated her commitment to public service and 
efficiently resolved our constituents' Social Security issues.
   In recognition of her invaluable contributions to the SSA, Maria has 
received numerous awards, including multiple Commissioner Citations, 
which is the highest honor conferred upon SSA employees. Maria's 
support to my constituents over the years has been remarkable and her 
dedication to her job commendable.
   Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Ms. Maria Diaz for her 
outstanding service to our community, and I ask my colleagues to join 
me in recognizing this remarkable individual.

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