[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 92 (Friday, May 15, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E456]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE SERVICE OF TYLER KENT, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 
             DETAILEE TO THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 15, 2020

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, as the Chairman of the 
Committee on Homeland Security, I rise to honor Mr. Tyler Kent upon the 
conclusion of his service to the Committee as a Detailee from the 
Government Accountability Office.
  Since joining the Committee one year ago, Mr. Kent has made valuable 
contributions to our work by sharing his considerable expertise on 
government operations and transportation and maritime security issues. 
He has served as a reliable resource to our staff and significantly 
advanced our legislative and oversight efforts. In particular, during 
his tenure on the Committee, Mr. Kent was deeply involved in our 
oversight of the implementation of the TSA Modernization Act. 
Additionally, he helped identify solutions for supporting the 
Transportation Security Administration workforce which were integral to 
the House passage of the Rights for Transportation Security Officers 
Act of 2020 earlier this year.
  Throughout his time on the Committee, Mr. Kent has displayed a high 
degree of professionalism and personal commitment to providing Members 
of Congress and staff valuable insight and information. Mr. Kent has 
demonstrated commendable dedication, enthusiasm, and good humor, which 
has helped all of us enormously.
  We thank Mr. Kent for his service to the Committee and our country 
and wish him the very best as he returns to the Government 
Accountability Office.

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