[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 18, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1033]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN APPRECIATION OF CALVIN MITCHELL AND HIS SERVICE TO THE HOMELAND 
                           SECURITY COMMITTEE

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 18, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, as the Ranking Member of 
the Committee on Homeland Security, I rise to express my appreciation 
of Mr. Calvin Mitchell upon the conclusion of his service to the 
Committee as a Congressional Fellow.
  Since joining the Committee this past November, Mr. Mitchell has made 
valuable contributions to our legislative and oversight work by sharing 
his considerable knowledge of federal acquisitions. He has been a 
reliable resource to our staff on all Department of Homeland Security 
acquisition-related matters. Additionally, during his tenure on the 
Committee, Mr. Mitchell was deeply involved in our oversight of the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to Hurricane Maria which 
devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Additionally, he 
helped develop innovative approaches to promote federal procurement 
opportunities for small businesses and enhance the participation of 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in federal 
acquisitions.
  Throughout his time on the Committee, Mr. Mitchell has displayed a 
high degree of professionalism and personal commitment to providing 
Members of the Committee and staff valuable insight and information. In 
all of this, Calvin has demonstrated benevolence, vitality, and 
enthusiasm, which has helped all of us enormously.
  We thank Calvin for his service to the Committee and our country and 
wish him the very best as he returns to the General Services 
Administration.

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