[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 193 (Tuesday, December 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING KRISTI MALLARD ON HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 13, 2022

  Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, I rise as Chair of the Appropriations 
Committee, and on behalf of the Members of the Committee, and its 
staff, to pay tribute to Kristi ''Kris'' Mallard as she retires 
following 24 years of government service, including over two decades 
within the House of Representatives.
  Kris began her career in the Office of Congressman Sonny Montgomery 
from her home-state of Mississippi. After serving at the Pentagon, 
including during the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Kris came to Congress 
as a Navy detailee in 2002 with a unique perspective. Following these 
challenging years, Kris left the Department of the Navy to join the 
House Appropriations Committee as professional staff where she has 
served diligently and assiduously--first on the Defense Subcommittee 
and later the Homeland Security Subcommittee--since 2003.
  With exceptional understanding of both the Defense and Homeland 
Security Appropriations bills, Kris has worked on a wide range of 
issues that have made our nation stronger and the world safer. Her 
expertise has made her a strong negotiator of some of the toughest 
policy areas under our Committee's jurisdiction, leading to responsible 
investments that have strengthened our national and domestic security. 
Her hard work and oversight efforts have helped our government work 
better for the American people, and her kindness and dedication to 
mentoring other staffers has made our Committee and our Congress 
stronger.
  I believe I speak for myself and all Members of the Committee in 
saying we will miss Kris's valuable insight and her hard work greatly, 
Her dedication to the Appropriations Committee and to advancing reforms 
to make government work better have made her an unparalleled asset. I 
congratulate Kris on a wonderful career. The Nation and this body are 
deeply thankful to her for her leadership, service, and dedication.

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