[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 215 (Friday, December 18, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1181]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING MRS. IDALIA DOMINGUEZ DE MARTY FOR 40 YEARS OF SERVICE AS A 
                         CONGRESSIONAL STAFFER

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                     HON. JENNIFFER GONZALEZ-COLON

                             of puerto rico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 2020

  Miss GONZALEZ-COLON of Puerto Rico. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the longest-serving Puerto Rican Congressional staffer, Mrs. 
Idalia Dominguez de Marty, whom everybody knows her by her nickname 
``Pichy'', for forty years of dedicated service.
  Pichy was born and raised in Guayama, Puerto Rico, with family, 
faith, and education at the center of her upbringing. A committed 
public servant, her career with the U.S. House of Representatives began 
in 1980 under the tenure of Congressman Robert Garcia, and in 1990, 
Congressman Jose E. Serrano retained her on his staff, where she has 
proven to be one of the most reliable and trusted staffers on both New 
York and Puerto Rico issues.
  Throughout her service in Congress, Pichy has played a key role in 
mentoring younger generations who are committed to public service. As 
an example of that vision, she was instrumental in the implementation 
of the Cordova & Fernos Congressional Internship Program--an 
educational program created in 1993 by the Legislative Assembly of 
Puerto Rico to provide outstanding college students on the Island the 
opportunity to spend a semester in Washington, D.C. and enjoy the 
experiences that before were available only to students at mainland 
institutions.
  In her role as Chief Administrator, she has never sought credit for 
herself and has always sought to empower other staff members to succeed 
and serve the American people, with humility and conviction. In 
addition to her outstanding interpersonal skills, she has handled all 
or her duties with responsibility, determination, and leadership.
  Besides her commitment to constituent service, Pichy has been a 
leader in Puerto Rico policy issues in Congress and has long advocated 
for statehood and full equality for our beloved Island. For forty 
years, Pichy has been on the right side of history, always providing 
good counsel with both frankness and discretion to statehood leaders. 
For this, I am truly grateful
  A devout Catholic, Pichy practices her faith living it by example 
every day, helping the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of our 
society.
  In short, Pichy is faith-filled, compassionate, loyal, and an 
effective manager, and all who have known and worked with her feel 
privileged for it. Madam Speaker, I take this opportunity to express my 
gratitude to Mrs. Idalia Dominguez de Marty, our dear ``Pichy'', for 
forty years of exceptional public service.

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