[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 100 (Monday, June 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING ERIN PIERONE FOR HER CAREER OF SERVING THE STATE OF NEW YORK

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 2022

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and thank Erin 
Pierone on her retirement for faithfully serving the state of New York 
for over thirty years.
  In 1989, Erin graduated from the State University of New York in 
Plattsburg with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. After she 
graduated, Erin dedicated her life to serving some of the youngest 
members of her community. For sixteen years, she worked as a Child 
Protective Services caseworker in both the Saratoga and Warren County 
Departments of Social Services. During this time, she worked tirelessly 
as an advocate for the children of Saratoga and Warren Counties. She 
conducted numerous investigations into abuse and maltreatment to ensure 
a better future for every child with which she worked. Following her 
career as a caseworker, Erin continued to dedicate herself to improving 
the lives of those in her community by working as a Crime Victim 
Specialist in the Saratoga County District Attorney's office and for 
the New York State Police. During this time, Erin worked relentlessly 
to provide victims emotional support, rights information, help in 
finding necessary resources and assistance in filling out crime-related 
forms. Erin also often accompanied victims and their family members 
throughout the criminal justice proceedings.
  In addition to her professional accomplishments, Erin was a board 
member with the Saratoga Center for the Family. For five years, she 
also served as vice president and president of the New York Crime 
Victims Assistance Task Force. Erin received many well-deserved 
accolades throughout her career; including the Betty Martin award for 
Victim Advocacy through the Albany County District Attorney's office, 
awards for Victim Advocacy from the Warren County and Saratoga County 
District Attorney offices, the New York State Police Troop G Special 
Recognition award, and the New York State Police Superintendent's 
award.
  As a Child Protective Services worker and Crime Victim Specialist, 
Erin has been an invaluable resource to law enforcement and her 
community. Her dedication and passion will be forever remembered by the 
countless people that she has helped throughout her 32-year career. On 
behalf of New York's 21st District, I thank Erin for her incredible 
service to our community and wish her a happy and blessed retirement.

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