[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 154 (Monday, September 17, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1265-E1266]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICERS AND INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE 
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE HOUSE AND 
RECIPIENTS OF THE HOUSE EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE AWARD AND THE OFFICERS' AND 
                 INSPECTOR GENERAL'S TEAM PLAYER AWARD

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                           HON. GREGG HARPER

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 17, 2018

  Mr. HARPER. Mr. Speaker, Ranking Member Robert Brady and I wish to 
recognize today a special group of dedicated and outstanding employees 
of the Officers (Clerk of the House, Sergeant at Arms, and Chief 
Administrative Officer) and of the Inspector General of the U.S. House 
of Representatives, and congratulate those who have reached the 
milestone of 25 years of service to the U.S. House of Representatives, 
as well as the recipients of the House Employee Excellence Award and 
the Officers' and Inspector General's Team Player Award.
  The House's most important asset is its remarkable and steadfast 
employees, whose work is essential to keeping the operations and 
services of the House running efficiently and effectively. The 
employees we acknowledge today are commended for their hard work, 
dedication, professionalism, and teamwork; support of House Members, 
their staffs, and their constituents, and for their contributions day-
in and day-out to the overall operations of the House. These employees, 
whose work is often performed behind the scenes, possess a wide range 
of responsibilities and skills that support the legislative process, 
ensure the security of this great institution, maintain our technology 
and service infrastructure, and contribute to more efficient and 
productive House support operations. These devoted employees have 
accomplished many great and important things in a diverse range of 
activities, and the House of Representatives, its Members, staff, and 
the American public is better served because of them.
  We recognize and honor the following individuals for 25 years of 
loyal service to the House. Collectively, these employees have provided 
450 years of service to the U.S. House of Representatives:
  Chinetta Adams, Office of the Sergeant at Arms; Wendy Benson, Office 
of the Sergeant at Arms; Richard Cooper, Office of the Chief 
Administrative Officer; Christopher Fischer, Office of the Sergeant at 
Arms; Julia Gaines, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; Kirsten 
Gullickson, Office of the Clerk; Joyce Hamlett, Office of the Sergeant 
at Arms; Donald Harris, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; 
Eric Johnson, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; Teresa 
Johnson, Office of the Sergeant at Arms.
  Jennifer Maas, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; Anthony 
Myers, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; Michael Nash, Office 
of the Chief Administrative Officer; James Robertson, Office of the 
Sergeant at Arms; Doris Rogers, Office of the Clerk; Lester Snyder, 
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; Clyde Springfield, Jr., 
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; Daniel Tilson, Office of 
the Chief Administrative Officer.
  We also recognize and congratulate the House employees receiving the 
House Employee Excellence Award. This is a merit-based award, given to 
one employee from each of the House Officers' and Inspector General's 
organizations. Selected employees exhibited outstanding overall job 
performance and displayed a willingness to go above and beyond the 
requirements of their job for their organization throughout the last 
year. We honor these individuals for receiving this prestigious award:
  Janciera Armstrong, Office of the Chief Administrative Office; Cheryl 
Coleman, Office of the Sergeant at Arms; Debbie Hunter, Office of 
Inspector General; Marianne Law, Office of the Clerk.

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  And finally, we recognize and congratulate the House employees being 
presented the Team Player Award. This award recognizes the value the 
House Officers and the Inspector General place on working 
collaboratively across all House organizations to strengthen and 
protect the U.S. House of Representatives. On a rotating basis, the 
Officers and the Inspector General take turns nominating a member of 
another organization's staff who has exhibited the characteristics of a 
Team Player. These awardees have demonstrated a collaborative attitude, 
commitment to achieving team objectives, respect and support of their 
teammates, and dedication to the betterment of House operations. We 
honor these individuals for receiving this distinguished award:
  James Abbott, Office of the Sergeant at Arms; John Carter, Jr., 
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; Jodi Detwiler, Office of 
the Clerk; Keith Sullenberger, Office of Inspector General.
  On behalf of the entire House community, I want to once again 
congratulate, acknowledge, and thank these employees for their 
professionalism and commitment to the U.S. House of Representatives as 
a whole, and in particular to their respective House Officer, the 
Inspector General, and collaboratively across these organizations. 
Their long hours, hard work, diverse skills, and team spirit are 
invaluable, and their years of unwavering service and dedication to the 
House set an example for their colleagues and raises the bar for the 
employees who will follow in their footsteps. I applaud all our 
honorees, and I am proud to stand before you and our great nation on 
their behalf to recognize the importance of their public service.

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