[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 195 (Tuesday, December 11, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H10033]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING CORY FRITZ

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Royce) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
dedicated public servant and member of my senior staff, Cory Fritz. The 
Foreign Affairs Committee has benefited greatly from his sound 
judgment, skill, and passion for the values, including a free press, 
that have made America strong.
  Cory got his start on the Hill writing speeches, advocating stronger 
U.S. relations with the former captive nations in Europe, for the late 
Senator Voinovich of Ohio. He later joined the congressional office of 
then-Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio. Working for John throughout 
his speakership, Cory played an important role on a number of foreign 
policy issues, including efforts to force the administration to step up 
the fight against ISIS.
  Upon John's retirement, it was only fitting that Cory move to the 
Foreign Affairs Committee. As deputy staff director, Cory has elevated 
the committee's communications operations and played a key role in 
shaping strategy and policy.
  Cory is one of my most trusted advisers. His counsel helped pave the 
way for a number of important accomplishments, including the landmark 
Russia, Iran, and North Korea sanctions enacted in 2017.
  Also, I am proud to have inspired him to take special interest in 
conservation policy, which has long been a priority of mine. With 
Cory's assistance, I have advanced legislation to combat wildlife 
trafficking and poaching. We have also advanced legislation to preserve 
southern Africa's vital Okavango River Basin.
  As I leave the House, I thank Cory for his 11 years of service to his 
home State of Ohio, to this Republic, and also to the Congress. I wish 
him and his wife, Sarah, all the best as they prepare to welcome their 
first child in the spring.

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