[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 193 (Tuesday, December 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1272]
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                        RECOGNIZING BRIAN SMITH

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                           HON. BRETT GUTHRIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 13, 2022

  Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Brian Smith for his 
service to Kentucky's Second District as my director of economic 
development for more than a decade.
  Brian, a proud Western Kentucky University graduate, had served on my 
congressional team since I was first sworn into office in January 2009. 
Prior to joining my office, Brian had years of government service to 
Kentucky, including working for my predecessor, Congressman Ron Lewis, 
and former Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher. During Brian's first month 
in my congressional office, Brian helped lead my office's emergency 
response efforts after an ice storm hit Kentucky. He walked 
constituents through the FEMA process and directed them to federal 
resources to help with recovery.
  In addition to covering Green and Hardin counties for my 
congressional office, Brian guided constituents through the federal 
grant process and handled issues related to federal agencies, including 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, USDA Rural Development, and HUD. 
Brian also proudly served as a liaison to Fort Knox, working with both 
civilian and military leaders.
  Brian's extensive knowledge of Kentucky and passion for serving 
constituents made him a valuable asset to my team. I want to thank 
Brian for his service to Kentucky's Second District, and I wish him the 
best in the next chapter of his public service career.

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