[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 5, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING LAURALYN CASTLE

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 2020

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Lauralyn Castle for years of extraordinary public service and to 
celebrate her retirement from the Sonoma County Veterans Services 
Office.
  Mrs. Castle attended Sacramento State University where she earned a 
Bachelor of Science in Communications. She has used her ability to 
connect with others in her important work at the Sonoma County Veterans 
Services Office. As the Senior Veterans Service Specialist, Mrs. Castle 
has spent over a decade supporting and encouraging veterans and their 
families in meaningful and lasting ways. She recognizes the incredible 
sacrifices that our nation's men and women in uniform make, and she 
works tirelessly each day to ensure that every veteran receives the 
proper care and benefits that they are entitled to.
  Mrs. Castle is extraordinary in many ways. She consistently makes 
time to serve in various capacities in our community. She has spent 
years helping those that struggle with addiction as a mentor for 
Alcoholics Anonymous. She is an active member in her local church 
congregation where she enjoys serving as a liturgist. Those who know 
her best say that she is direct and honest. She has a big heart and is 
willing to do everything in her power to help the people around her.
  Madam Speaker, Mrs. Castle is the kind of citizen we should all 
strive to be. Her retirement marks the end of a decade of committed 
service. Though her important contributions at Sonoma County Veterans 
Services Office will be greatly missed, we know and trust that she will 
continue to devote her time and energy to serving all in our community. 
It is therefore fitting and proper that we honor her here today.

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