[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 69 (Friday, April 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E570]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF TRISH DePRIEST

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 27, 2018

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record a 
statement from former Representatives Jack Kingston, and Lindsay 
Thomas, and the son of the late Representative Bo Ginn:
  ``We thank Congressman Carter for the opportunity to submit something 
regarding our mutual and beloved employee, Trish DePriest. We must 
immediately point out that Trish never worked for any of us, rather she 
worked for the people of the First District of Georgia and kept us 
advised and well out of the way of her great progress. Trish is in a 
rare category of legendary public servants. While she yielded the 
headlines and public credit to us, she was the force behind the scenes 
to get the job done. Whether it was a veteran who needed help 
navigating the VA Bureau, a senior citizen experiencing a Social 
Security or Medicaid glitch, or a newlywed couple in desperate need for 
a last minute passport, Trish was there for thousands of people making 
a difference in their life. She knew how to get things done, knew the 
people of power, but most importantly she was consummate champion of 
the underdog. If you got spun off the track and your lawyers, doctors, 
and friends couldn't help, Trish DePriest was the person to call. It 
did not matter the task, the politics, or time of day, Trish has always 
been ready to step forward and solve the problem.
  We love you, Trish. We thank you for everything you've done for the 
people of Georgia, for all your hard work and making us look very good. 
We hope you enjoy your retirement and continue to never make left-hand 
turns.''

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