[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E483]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF VALERIA HASBERRY, KRISTA KINNARD, 
                           AND RODNEY WALLACE

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2022

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Valerie 
Hasberry, Ms. Krista Kinnard, and Mr. Rodney Wallace on the outstanding 
achievement of being named finalists for the Samuel J. Service to 
America Medal. Each of these individuals have demonstrated extreme 
dedication to public service and their country.
  As the Chief Security Officer of the Architect of the Capitol, 
Valerie worked tirelessly to restore and maintain operations of the 
U.S. Capitol following the events of January 6th. Valerie worked to 
ensure Capitol operations continued and that the important work of the 
people would continue.
  While serving as Chief of Emerging Technology at the Department of 
Labor, Krista was responsible for several innovations that have 
increased department-wide efficiency. She worked to streamline 
services, saving time and money. Krista's service has strengthened the 
abilities of the Department of Labor and helped serve American workers 
everywhere.
  As the Director of Detection, Diagnostics, and Devices Infrastructure 
Division at Department of Health and Human Services, Rodney had an 
imperative role in the development of the COVID-19 vaccine. Rodney and 
his team worked tirelessly with several entities to safely and swiftly 
develop a vaccine. Without the efforts of Rodney and his team, the 
pandemic would have lasted much longer than it did.
  Valerie, Krista, and Rodney have provided phenomenal service to our 
great nation, representing Virginia's First District proudly. Their 
dedication to their work is nothing short of amazing and I am honored 
to recognize them for their achievement of being finalists for the 
Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal.

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