[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1700-E1701]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO ANNA RAQUEL VETTER

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2018

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Ms. Anna Raquel 
Vetter for her service to my office and the people of California's 
Twenty First Congressional District.
  Ms. Vetter was born on July 27, 1989 in Houston, Texas to Maria 
Santucci Vetter and Bruce Gary Vetter. Although Ms . Vetter spent parts 
of her childhood in Texas, Georgia, and Colorado, she spent the 
majority of her formative years in Champaign, Illinois. As the eldest 
growing up with her three brothers; Anthony, John, and Daniel, Ms. 
Vetter was always responsible, reliable, and, when needed, stern--
making her a natural leader.
  After graduating from The High School of Saint Thomas Moore in 
Champaign, Illinois in 2007, Ms. Vetter went on to continue her studies 
at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. While attending the 
University of Illinois, Ms. Vetter also worked at a local boutique and 
in the Sports Marketing and Promotions Office for the University's 
Athletic Department. Balancing her studies and working two jobs, Ms. 
Vetter graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and 
Political Science. Soon after, Ms. Vetter began her career on Capitol 
Hill working as Deputy Communications Director for her hometown 
Congressman, Timothy V. Johnson.
  Ms. Vetter joined my team in February 2013 as my Communications 
Director. In this role, Ms. Vetter oversaw all outgoing communications 
and served as my formal spokeswoman and media liaison, cultivating and 
maintaining relationships with local, state, and national media 
outlets.
  After demonstrating her natural leadership abilities, Ms. Vetter took 
on the position as Deputy Chief of Staff in April 2016. Through this, 
Ms. Vetter was a trusted advisor on my

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long-term legislative plan and was integral in overseeing all 
operations and staff in my Washington, D.C. office. As a member of my 
team, Ms. Vetter was greatly respected by her coworkers for her 
professionalism and dedication to her work.
  Outside of work, Ms. Vetter enjoys golfing, going to the gun range, 
hiking, and like a true Italian, making and eating pasta. However, she 
spends most of her freetime with her Labradoodle, Sullenberger 
``Sully'' McCormack who she and her fiance, Ryan James McCormack, 
brought home on June 12, 2018. Additionally, Ms. Vetter is looking 
forward to her marriage to Mr. McCormack, which will take place on 
November 2, 2019.
  Ms. Vetter's time in my office will come to an end as she becomes the 
Communications Director for Congressman Van Taylor at the beginning of 
the 116th Congress. Knowing Ms.Vetter's work ethic, professionalism, 
and undeniable love for the United States of America, there is no doubt 
that she will be successful in her new office and in all of her future 
endeavors.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in commending Ms. Anna Raquel Vetter for her 
public service to the people of California's Central Valley and wishing 
her well as she embarks on the next chapter of her life.

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