[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 14, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E35]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF MS. KATIE MAZZOLA

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 14, 2020

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Katie 
Mazzola and her service to Virginia's First District.
  Katie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a 
concentration in National Security from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, 
VA. While at Tech, Katie served in the Corps of Cadets where she 
quickly climbed the ranks, culminating in Executive Officer who was in 
charge of over 200 cadets. Katie also served as a Division Leader for 
the Coast Guard Auxiliary University Programs, commanding 22 units 
nationwide. Following a knee injury, Katie's plans to commission into 
the Coast Guard were changed. Ever the servant leader, she knew she 
wanted to continue to serve our great nation.
  Katie began her service in my office as an intern in the summer and 
winter of 2016 before becoming my Staff Assistant in May 2017. During 
her years serving Virginia's First District, Katie has been on the 
front line of my office in many roles, including hiring and training 
our D.C. interns, coordinating tours, assisting my staff and me, 
managing our constituent services database, responding to over 36,000 
pieces of constituent mail, and assisting with my proactive constituent 
outreach. Katie has also been responsible for a legislative portfolio 
including health, labor, education, workforce development, family 
values, women's issues, and religious issues. Katie has been my lead 
staffer on the Congressional Public Health Caucus of which I am a Co-
Chair. Additionally, Katie successfully created my CTE Task Force, 
shedding light on the importance of CTE and STEM programs as a way to 
cultivate the skillsets needed for students to succeed in today's 
workforce. In addition to her official duties, Katie has never missed 
an opportunity to update my office on the most recent Virginia Tech 
game--Go Hokies.
  Since her first day in my office, Katie has always upheld the values 
of honor, respect, and devotion to duty in service to the people of the 
First District. Her commitment to servant leadership, constituent 
services, and integrity are without equal. I have no doubt that Katie 
will continue to excel as she begins this new chapter--her best and 
brightest years are still ahead.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing Katie Mazzola for 
her dedicated service to Virginia's First District. May God bless Katie 
as she continues her career in public service.

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