[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 203 (Tuesday, November 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1270]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING JAN FAKER FOR HER SERVICE TO HOOSIERS

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 23, 2021

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jan Faker for 
her service to Indiana's 2nd District as Constituent Liaison in my 
Rochester, Indiana, office and congratulate her on a remarkable 27-year 
career in service to Hoosiers. As Jan retires and begins the next 
chapter in her life, it is my great privilege to honor her many 
achievements and to express my sincerest appreciation for all she has 
done for our community, our State, and our country.
  Jan specializes in senior issues and has helped more than 1,500 
individual constituents throughout her time as a congressional staffer. 
Her career began in 1994 as Staff Assistant for Rep. Steve Buyer (IN-
04), and she has proved to be an invaluable asset in every role since. 
When Rep. Buyer retired in 2011, she took her talents to the Senate 
where she served as Sen. Dan Coats' Director of Constituent Services 
for Indiana until becoming Constituent Liaison in my office in 2015.
  I cannot thank Jan enough for going above and beyond for 2nd District 
Hoosiers. Her vast knowledge of bureaucracy and her ample network of 
contacts equipped her to answer almost any question, cut through miles 
of red tape, and provide solutions to individuals and families who felt 
boxed into a corner. For Members of Congress, our caseworkers are often 
considered our miracle workers. Jan's compassion, dedication, and 
tenacity make her one of the best, and I could always count on her to 
take on challenges and be pragmatic, effective, and supportive.
  Jan's expertise and dedication will surely be missed. I'm certain 
Hoosiers across the State are grateful for her help in stewarding them 
through the complexities of Medicare enrollment during her 15 years of 
teaching ``Medicare 101'' in partnership with the Indiana State Health 
Insurance Assistance Program. From healthcare to Social Security and 
pensions, Jan has helped so many Indiana families navigate complex 
challenges with grace and poise.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Jan 
Faker on her retirement and thanking her for her decades of service to 
the 2nd District and the United States of America.

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