[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 127 (Monday, July 20, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E649]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF ANGELA NAVARRO

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 20, 2020

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Angela 
Navarro for her service to the Commonwealth ofVirginia during the 
COVID-19 outbreak and response. Ms. Navarro currently serves as the 
Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade for the State of Virginia and 
went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure my constituents in the 
First District were protected and received the most up to date 
information.
  Angela previously served as Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources 
under both Virginia Governors Northam and McAuliffe where she focused 
on energy and clean air policies. Prior to her appointments, Angela 
spent five years practicing law with the Southern Environmental Law 
Center (SELC) as a member of the Clean Energy and Air team.
  Throughout the Coronavirus outbreak and response, Angela was a valued 
resource to my operations to keep my constituents informed, as well as 
the rest of the Commonwealth. In addition to her duties as the Deputy 
Secretary of Commerce and Trade, she participated in town halls and 
calls with local officials to brief and answer complicated questions 
about relief for small businesses. She also served as a representative 
for the VA Governor's office to explain the nuanced rules for 
businesses during increased restrictions. She was critical to getting 
information to my constituents when information and transparency was in 
high demand.
  Ms. Navarro is a true public servant and the First Congressional 
District is grateful for her service to the Commonwealth and the 
Nation. Madam Speaker, today I am honored to recognize Angela Navarro.

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