[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





           RECOGNIZING LINDA RENE MATTHEWS ON HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. MARCIA L. FUDGE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 12, 2020

  Ms. FUDGE. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a constituent, 
employee and friend, Linda Rene Matthews, as she retires from the U.S. 
House of Representatives, where she has served in the District Office 
of the 11th Congressional District of Ohio since January of 2009.
  In fact, she served me so well while I was Mayor of Warrensville 
Heights, Ohio, that I knew she would be invaluable as a congressional 
staffer. I was right.
  Linda has been a strong, stable force, who has always understood the 
needs of constituents and worked hard to be of service to them and me. 
Her loyalty is unfaltering, her advice always candid, and her care for 
the integrity of my offices unquestionable.
  After more than 20 years with me, Linda has decided to retire 
effective February 29, 2020. She leaves a legacy that set a standard in 
so many ways. She is more than the title of Scheduler/Office Manager 
implies, serving so many years as a member of my team of advisors. So, 
I say:
  Whereas, Linda Rene Matthews has spent most of her professional life 
as a public servant; and
  Whereas, Ms. Matthews has served the people of Northeast Ohio for 
over twenty years, first in the Office of the Mayor of Warrensville 
Heights and now in the District Office of the 11th Congressional 
District of Ohio; and
  Whereas, Ms. Matthews is a life-long resident of the 11th 
Congressional District of Ohio; and
  Whereas, Ms. Matthews has served the constituents of the 11th 
Congressional District of Ohio with distinction for more than eleven 
(11) years; and
  Whereas, Ms. Matthews is retiring as Scheduler and Office Manager in 
the District Office of the 11th Congressional District of Ohio;
  Resolved, that the 11th Congressional District of Ohio acknowledges, 
salutes and celebrates its resident and servant leader, Linda Rene 
Matthews, this 12th day of February 2020, for her record of excellence 
in service, and unqualified loyalty to the District's constituents.

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