[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 10, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE AND RETIREMENT OF MARCIA GARRETT OF TACOMA, 
                               WASHINGTON

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                           HON. DEREK KILMER

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2022

  Mr. KILMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Marcia Garrett of 
Tacoma, Washington for her decades of service and to celebrate her 
upcoming retirement.
  Marcia is a lifelong Washingtonian with a dedication to public 
service. She began her career serving as a staff member in the 
Washington State legislature and served our country as a White House 
aide during President Carter's Administration. After returning to the 
Pacific Northwest, Marcia joined the team at Washington State 
University, where she has worked for the past 26 years.
  As the Director of Regional Relations in the Office of External 
Affairs and Governmental Relations for Washington State University, 
Marcia has been a pillar in our community, tirelessly working to build 
bridges between higher education, the community, and local government. 
In addition to her work at the University, Marcia is involved in 
several boards, organizations, and working groups within the Puget 
Sound region. She is a vocal and tenacious advocate for higher 
education in the state of Washington and we are all better off thanks 
to her work advancing the research and work of public universities.
  Madam Speaker, beyond her many accomplishments, I would also like to 
express gratitude for the friend that Marcia has been to me. Not only 
do I appreciate the work she has done; I appreciate the person that she 
is. Please join me in congratulating Marcia Garrett on her service to 
Washington State University and the state of Washington. I wish her all 
the best in her retirement.

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