[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 19, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF JASON PHELPS

  (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TENNEY. Madam Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize my 
constituent services director, Jason Phelps, of New Hartford, New York, 
for 20 years of outstanding service to the people of upstate New York.
  Jason began his service as an intern for former Congressman Sherry 
Boehlert in Washington, D.C., and, after a short time working for a 
nonprofit, became a member of Boehlert's Utica staff, where he 
dedicated himself to veterans' case work. Jason has worked for five 
different Members of Congress in the Mohawk Valley and has served 
countless veterans across the region.
  No matter how complex the case, Jason is always ready to jump in to 
assist our veterans. From cutting through VA red tape, to making sure a 
veteran and their family receives the Purple Heart they earned through 
their service, Jason approaches each case with determination and 
compassion.
  Not only is Jason an amazing veterans' advocate, he is also a role 
model and an inspiration to the many staff and interns he has worked 
with in all these offices throughout the years.

  Jason, thank you for your many years of service to our brave veterans 
and for also being the guiding light for our staff and our community. 
We all look forward to working with you for many more years to come.

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