[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 20, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E761]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING ANDREW PIERCE FOR HIS SERVICE IN THE PEACE CORPS

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 20, 2022

  Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Andrew Pierce for 
his exceptional leadership and service as the Acting Chief Financial 
Officer, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Director of Accounting and 
Financial Reporting at the Peace Corps.
  During his nearly 7 years at the Peace Corps, Mr. Pierce played a 
vital role in ensuring resources were effectively and efficiently 
managed to support the important mission of the Peace Corps. He 
provided solutions during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when 
global evacuations of thousands of Peace Corps volunteers were 
necessary.
  Mr. Pierce was instrumental in ensuring that the Peace Corps received 
a clean audit opinion during his entire tenure. This is particularly 
remarkable because of the inherently transient nature of the Peace 
Corps workforce and the global footprint of the agency's financial 
operations. He was highly respected by his colleagues for his keen 
intellect, professionalism; kindness, dedication to service and being a 
consummate team player.
  President Kennedy said that by establishing the Peace Corps, ``[W]e 
intend to make full use of the resources and talents of private 
institutions and groups. Universities, voluntary agencies, labor unions 
and industry will be asked to share in this effort--contributing 
diverse sources of energy and imagination--making it clear that the 
responsibility for peace is the responsibility of our entire society.'' 
Mr. Pierce answered the call and did his part, enabling the Peace Corps 
and our nation to strengthen bonds of friendship and foster global 
peace.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Andrew Pierce for his 
service and wishing him continued success in his role as the Executive 
Director for Budget and Analysis for Maryland.

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