[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 20, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S2062]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN SHEPLER

  Mrs. CAPITO. Madam President, I rise today to honor John Shepler, an 
outstanding public servant who has served both my office and the 
citizens of West Virginia well in his 21-year career with the Internal 
Revenue Service. John is retiring from his position as taxpayer 
advocate in order to spend more time with his family and enjoy the next 
stage of his life.
  During his 10 years as taxpayer advocate, John was a valuable 
resource to my office and West Virginia's citizens. He was well 
informed, quick to respond, and straightforward in his dealings as he 
advocated on behalf of his clients. He was a dedicated employee, fully 
committed to his many responsibilities. He was a pleasure to work with, 
and my staff were always confident that John was providing top-level 
service, regardless of the issue.
  John also served his country through his military service with the 
U.S. Air Force, serving 6 years as a missile facilities specialist. A 
dedicated public servant, John has served his country and his community 
continually throughout his adult life.
  John is the proud parent of daughter and a son, living in Little 
Hocking, OH, and Houston, TX, respectively. I am sure he is looking 
forward to spending more time with his five grandchildren, as well as 
with his favorite pastimes: hunting deer and turkey, fishing, and 
camping.
  I would like to thank John for his service and wish him well in his 
next phase of life. My staff will miss working with him at the IRS, but 
we are all happy that we had him as long as we did to provide excellent 
service to the citizens of West Virginia. Good Luck, John. Thank you 
again for your commitment to our State.

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