[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E228-E229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF TODD MARTIN'S DECADE OF SERVICE TO THE 24TH CONGRESSIONAL 
                           DISTRICT OF TEXAS

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 2020

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Todd 
Martin, a member of my District Office staff for over a decade, for his 
outstanding and dedicated service to the United States House of 
Representatives and to the Twenty-Fourth Congressional District of 
Texas.
  Todd joined my staff over ten years ago initially as an intern, 
following his graduation from Baylor University in Waco, Texas with a 
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. He didn't stay an 
intern for very long, as with his sharp talents he was quickly hired on 
to the permanent district office staff as the Director of District 
Affairs. Throughout his time in my office, Todd has been an integral 
part of the team, working diligently to provide outstanding constituent 
service and helping to manage the daily operations of the district 
office. During this time, Todd has conducted

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himself with the utmost dedication and professionalism, ensuring the 
needs of every constituent he encountered were addressed to the fullest 
extent possible. Going above and beyond the normal expectations of a 
Congressional staffer is a normal day for Todd.
  Todd's tireless efforts ensured countless constituents received 
federal assistance, unpaid benefits, and additional earned services 
provided by the federal government which may have been delayed, 
misplaced, or unknown to the constituent. Additionally, Todd's efforts 
on the ground in the District ensured the legislative needs of 
constituents were heard and communicated to myself and my legislative 
team in Washington, D.C. This work often goes unnoticed but was 
instrumental in ensuring voices of the 24th District were constantly 
heard in Congress. Todd's commitment to public service is apparent in 
his pursuit of excellence in the public sector. During his time on my 
staff, Todd acquired a master's in public administration from the 
University of North Texas in 2012, further improving his abilities to 
serve the American public.
  In a very bittersweet moment, this upcoming Friday, February 28th 
will be Todd's last day working for the people of the Twenty-Fourth 
Congressional District. He will leave as the fourth longest serving 
staffer in the office during my time in Congress. Todd will be 
continuing his commitment to public service in a new capacity, as he 
will soon be working for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern 
District of Texas.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the contributions Todd has 
made to the 24th Congressional District of Texas, The State of Texas, 
and the United States of America. I ask all of my distinguished 
colleagues to join me in recognizing Todd Martin and his outstanding 
service. We wish him well in his next chapter of public service.

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