[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1290-S1291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO JIMMY STRINGER

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend Jimmy 
Stringer, a dedicated member of my personal staff who left my office 
recently to return to my home State of Mississippi. Jimmy merits 
commendation for his contributions and dedicated service throughout his 
role in public service, as well as a member of my personal office 
staff.
  A native of Madison, MS, Jimmy earned his bachelor's degree from 
Mississippi State University. Jimmy's

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humble beginnings in the U.S. Government started as an intern for the 
late Senator Cochran, my predecessor.
  Following that, Jimmy's career turned to the Pentagon, where he 
supported the Air Force in its day-to-day operations. His outstanding 
service there earned him the Secretary of the Air Force Technical and 
Analytical Support Top Performer Award.
  After 2 years at the Pentagon, Jimmy decided to focus his service 
closer to home, accepting an opportunity to serve as military 
legislative assistant in the office of Congressman Gregg Harper of 
Mississippi.
  Jimmy's service in the House of Representatives led him to the U.S. 
Senate, where he became the military legislative assistant for my 
office, where he excelled and eventually earned the additional title 
and responsibilities of deputy legislative director.
  Jimmy's contributions throughout his tenure in public service have 
been truly invaluable to the legislative and administrative functions 
of my office, and his insightful input will be missed.
  I, along with the rest of my office, have benefited from Jimmy's 
knowledge, experience, and leadership.
  Anyone who has had the opportunity to meet and visit with Jimmy would 
agree he is a hard-working, courteous, and intelligent young man.
  Jimmy's strong sense of responsibility, good judgment, and a pleasant 
demeanor set him apart as a leader in our office and proved time and 
time again to be an asset for the people of Mississippi.
  In fact, Jimmy has always put Mississippi first. No matter the 
situation or how high the stakes, the needs of the State came first. 
While many have been caught up in the demands of Washington, DC, 
politics, Jimmy's focus has always remained hundreds of miles south of 
the beltway. Mississippians knew if they had a problem, Jimmy Stringer 
would help them find a solution.
  Mississippi and our Nation have been well-served by the diligence, 
dedication, and commitment to excellence Jimmy Stringer provided on a 
daily basis. He has put forth his best efforts to reflect credit on our 
military, the House of Representatives, my State, and the U.S. Senate.
  I will miss Jimmy's astute counsel. He has my appreciation and 
gratitude for the notable job he has done throughout his time here in 
Washington, especially within my office.
  I wish Jimmy, his wonderful wife Frances, and beautiful daughter 
Price God's continued blessings and all the best in their future 
endeavors.

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