[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 5 (Thursday, January 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E31]
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    HONORING BEN FALKOWSKI FOR HIS SERVICE TO INDIANA'S 2ND DISTRICT

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 10, 2019

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ben Falkowski 
for his service to Indiana's 2nd District as Chief of Staff in my 
office. As Ben begins the next chapter in his career, I want to take a 
moment to reflect on his many achievements and to express my sincerest 
appreciation for all he has done over the last six years. Ben started 
working on my team in 2012, with sights set on Washington, D.C. Those 
who know him would agree that, when Ben sets a goal, he has a knack for 
achieving it.
  In my congressional office here in D.C., he worked his way up from 
Legislative Correspondent to Legislative Assistant, and he never 
stopped looking to the future. Ben's hard work, determination, and keen 
knowledge of public policy and constituent services earned him a trip 
back to northern Indiana to become my District Director. After two 
years of steadfastly serving our constituents and leading our district 
operations, Ben returned to our nation's capital as my Chief of Staff.
  In this role, Ben oversaw our team with outstanding leadership that 
motivated, inspired, and guided everyone to the finish line each and 
every day.
  I could always count on Ben. No matter the time of day or the issue 
at hand, he was wholeheartedly present and fully prepared to get it 
done.
  I thank Ben for always being my first call. I thank him for never 
shying away from a challenge. I thank him for helping me fight for 
hardworking Hoosiers. And I thank him for building up a team of rock 
stars who share our vision of a brighter future and his passion for 
making a difference.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Ben and thanking him for the part he has played in the 
historic things we have accomplished for the 2nd District and for the 
United States of America.

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