[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 188 (Thursday, November 29, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1581-E1582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING AUDRA McGEORGE

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                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 29, 2018

  Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speaker, I want to express my heartfelt 
gratitude to the Foreign Affairs Committee's Communications Director, 
Audra McGeorge, for her nearly 13 years of service to my team. Her 
honesty, intelligence, dedication and humor have been tremendous assets 
to my office.
   While serving in my personal office, Audra's tireless hard work was 
consistently recognized and applauded by peers, constituents and 
congressional liaison offices. Starting as a staff associate and 
working her way into a senior staff position as my communications 
director, Audra excelled in the Hill's challenging and demanding work 
environment. She helped me navigate the new opportunities provided by 
digital media, including telephone town halls and website redesigns. It 
was also her creativity and hard work that started my first annual 
women's conference and made following conferences a success. While 
excelling at her demanding work duties, Audra concurrently earned a 
master's degree in national security.
   When I became Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee six years 
ago, I knew Audra would provide critical insight, so I had her bring 
her talents to the Committee. From demanding CODELs to high profile 
hearings to prominent foreign dignitary meetings to landmark 
legislation, Audra has handled her duties with expertise and a charming 
spirit. She has been a critical part of the Committee's many 
accomplishments--reforming food aid, combating the significant 
obstacles facing women and girls worldwide, and tackling wildlife 
trafficking.
   I cannot thank Audra enough--especially for all of the laughs we've 
shared over the years.

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It is without question that she will succeed in her future endeavors. 
Best wishes, Audra.

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