[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 188 (Tuesday, October 26, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





     HONORING THE SERVICE OF MICHAEL T. PTASIENSKI TO THE HOUSE OF 
                            REPRESENTATIVES

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 26, 2021

  Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor 
Michael T. Ptasienski, the fifth Inspector General of the House of 
Representatives, who is departing the House after 13 years of service.
  Mr. Ptasienski was appointed the 5th Inspector General of the U.S. 
House of Representatives on February 15, 2018. Prior to his 
appointment, Michael served as the Deputy Inspector General for 
Advisory and Administrative Services and, upon joining the House in 
2008, the Director of the Management Advisory Services. Born, raised, 
and educated in the State of Illinois, Michael spent over 15 years 
working in consulting and management roles in the financial services 
industry prior to joining the House.
  Mr. Ptasienski brought great skill, knowledge, and a cooperative, 
pragmatic leadership style to the Office of Inspector General. Under 
Michael's leadership and his focus to help improve the operations of 
the House, the Inspector General's Office worked closely and 
effectively with other House offices to identify risks, highlight areas 
for potential improvement, and develop reasonable and sensible 
recommendations for the benefit of the House.
  Madam Speaker, I want to thank Mr. Ptasienski for his dedicated 
service to the House, and I urge my colleagues to join me in offering 
warmest wishes for success in his life's endeavors.

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