[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1061]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                 SARAH JENNINGS RETIREMENT FROM THE CBO

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                          HON. MAC THORNBERRY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 25, 2018

  Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize 
Sarah Jennings on her retirement after more than 19 years of 
exceptional service to the Congress at the Congressional Budget Office. 
Sarah will be retiring at the end of August. After working as a 
civilian nuclear test engineer for the U.S. Navy, an economic 
consultant, and an instructor at George Mason University, she began her 
congressional career in CBO's Budget Analysis Division in 1999. She 
worked as a principal analyst and then as the unit chief for the 
Defense, International Affairs, and Veterans' Affairs Cost Estimates 
Unit.
   During her time at CBO, Sarah has been recognized as a knowledgeable 
and experienced manager. As the third longest tenured unit chief in the 
Budget Analysis Division, she has extensive knowledge of the program 
accounts in her unit and fosters an outstanding collegial environment 
where analysts respect each other and work well together.
   Sarah has established an exceptional working relationship with the 
Armed Services Committees, which allows CBO to work on the proposals 
for the annual National Defense Authorization Act in an effective 
manner. During her tenure, she has taken a strategic and methodical 
approach to the analysis of legislative proposals as she assists her 
analysts in considering the budgetary effects of different proposals. 
Her support has made an important contribution to the Armed Services 
Committees' success in achieving the timely enactment of the National 
Defense Authorization Act each year. She deserves a well-earned 
retirement.
   In short, with Sarah's retirement, the Congressional Budget Office 
will lose a great asset. Over the past 19 years, the Congressional 
Budget Office--and by extension, the Congress itself--has been 
fortunate to enjoy the dedication and insight that Sarah has brought to 
her work. I know my colleagues join me in extending our thanks and 
appreciation to Sarah for her service to our nation, and our very best 
wishes for a happy and productive retirement.

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