[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1709-E1710]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO KAYLA ANN RILLO

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2018

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Ms. Kayla Ann Rillo 
for her service to my office and the people of California's Twenty 
First Congressional District.
  Ms. Rillo was born on September 19, 1994 in Paterson, New Jersey to 
Diane and Anthony Rillo. Growing up in Totowa, New Jersey with her 
three sisters, Alyssa, Reanna, and Tia, Ms. Rillo always had immense 
love and pride for her family. Coming from a large family, Ms. Rillo 
has a natural competitive drive, a strong sense of self-awareness, and 
the ability to distinguish herself from others. Through that, Ms. Rillo 
succeeded academically with ease as she competed in varsity track, 
basketball, and softball at Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls, 
New Jersey.
  After graduating from Passaic Valley Regional High School in 2012, 
Ms. Rillo went on

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to attend Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey where she 
was able to pursue her love for helping others and giving back to the 
community by joining Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. During her time at 
Seton Hall University, Ms. Rillo developed a strong interest in law and 
politics, gaining firsthand experience as an intern for the Honorable 
Judge Dennis Cavanaugh while he served the U.S. District Court for the 
District of New Jersey's Third Circuit. Given Ms. Rillo's competitive 
nature, she graduated early with her Bachelor of Arts in Political 
Science.
  Kayla joined my team as a Legislative Correspondent in my Washington, 
DC office in July 2016. In this role, Ms. Rillo was instrumental to my 
team through composing constituent correspondence that was critical to 
building relationships with the citizens of California's Twenty First 
Congressional District. In February 2018, Kayla was promoted to the 
position of Legislative Assistant, where she worked on critical pieces 
of legislation, especially the Military Construction and Veterans 
Affairs Appropriations bill. As a member of my team, Ms. Rillo was 
greatly respected by her peers for her professionalism, loyalty, and 
dedication to her work.
  Outside of work, Kayla participates in a local softball league, 
enjoys exploring DC with friends, travelling to new places, and 
spending time with her family. Most recently, Ms. Rillo became a proud 
aunt to her new nephew, Cesar Ricardo Correa, IV.
  Ms. Rillo's time with my office will come to an end on January 3, 
2019 when I leave my office as the 116th Congress begins. I have no 
doubt that she will continue to be successful and grow professionally 
in her future endeavors. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United 
States House of Representatives to join me in commending Ms. Kayla 
Rillo 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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