[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1712]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  COMMENDING MR. JACOB BENNETT MIZNER

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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 Mr. Jacob Bennett 
Mizner for his service to my office and California's Central Valley.
  Mr. Mizner was born on July 16, 1994 in Tulare, California to Kevin 
and Sharon Mizner. From an early age, Mr. Mizner developed a strong 
love for music, which led him to participate in productions at his 
local community theater and join Tulare Western High School's band and 
choir. After graduating from Tulare Western High School in 2012, Mr. 
Mizner furthered his love for the arts while participating in the 
musical and theater programs at Fresno Pacific University in Fresno, 
California in 2016. While attending Fresno Pacific University, Mr. 
Mizner, a lover of music, was involved in Fresno Pacific Concert Choir.
  Upon graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2016 from Fresno Pacific 
University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Mr. Mizner 
joined my team as a Field Representative in Kings and Tulare Counties. 
As Field Representative, Mr. Mizner was known for his friendly, 
optimistic personality throughout both counties and his ability to 
create and foster connections with constituents, business leaders, and 
public officials.
  In addition to participating in local musical groups, outside of work 
Mr. Mizner is an active member in Visalia First Assembly of God Church 
in Visalia, California. At Visalia First Assembly of God, Mr. Mizner 
leads small groups through the church's young adult program while also 
assisting in the planning and implementation of events within the 
church's community.
  Mr. Mizner's faith and inherent love of helping those in need 
empowered him to volunteer with The World Race in January of 2017. 
Through this eleven-month mission trip, Mr. Mizner traveled to twelve 
countries throughout Africa, Asia, and Central America. In this role, 
Mr. Mizner was able to assist poverty-stricken areas by completing 
various tasks including working in orphanages and local prisons, 
overseeing and participating in manual labor projects, and teaching 
English in local schools.
  In December of 2017, following this challenging and rewarding 
experience, Mr. Mizner continued his pursuit of helping others becoming 
the Constituent Services Representative in my District Office. Mr. 
Mizner's ability to listen to and connect with the people of 
California's 21st Congressional District is unlike that of anyone else 
and made him an invaluable member of my team. Mr. Mizner's 
determination, thorough work ethic, and genuine kindness did not go 
unnoticed by those he served and enabled him to truly excel in this 
position by going above and beyond to ensure the needs of every 
constituent were met. While Mr. Mizner's work for the 21st 
Congressional District will come to an end this January, his service to 
the Central Valley will continue as he becomes the Fresno County Field 
Representative for Congressman Devin Nunes. Knowing Mr. Mizner, his 
character, and his work ethic, I have no doubt that he will be 
successful in this new role and all future endeavors.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in commending Mr. Jacob Mizner for his 
public service to the people of California's 21st Congressional 
District and wishing him well as he embarks on the next chapter of his 
life.

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