[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF MS. BLAIR ALEXIS ROTERT FOR HER DEDICATED CAREER OF 
                             PUBLIC SERVICE

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                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2018

  Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Blair 
Alexis Rotert, an outstanding member of my staff who has served my 
office with distinction for three years.
  A California native, Blair graduated from the University of 
California, Berkeley where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 
Political Science. Blair started her career on Capitol Hill in 
Representative David Valadao's office, who represented part of her home 
county of Fresno, California.
  I am thankful that David was kind enough to let Blair come to work 
for me, as she has been an integral part of my team, and has served 
dutifully as a public servant. I personally would like to thank her for 
her work on the Veterans Dignified Burial Act, the Shark Fin Sales 
Elimination Act, the Chinese American World War II Veterans 
Congressional Gold Medal Act, and a national monument proposal. She 
also has played an integral role in my work as Chairman of the House 
Foreign Affairs Committee, serving as a liaison between my personal 
office and the committee.
  Blair managed her duties with professionalism, integrity, and a high 
degree of respect for the people we serve. Her dedication to the 39th 
Congressional District of California and the U.S. House of 
Representatives is an extraordinary example of her strong commitment to 
her country and fellow citizens. Even though I am retiring from office, 
Blair will always be part of the ``Royce Team'' and I will be forever 
grateful for her work.
  She will be missed by all who worked with her. And I wish her the 
very best of luck as she sets forth on the next chapter of her life.

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