[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 25, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E714]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  PAYING TRIBUTE TO SANDRA IRBY FOR HER RETIREMENT FROM JPL NASA DEEP 
                             SPACE NETWORK

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                           HON. JAY OBERNOLTE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 25, 2023

  Mr. OBERNOLTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Sandra 
Irby as she retires from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA's Goldstone 
Deep Space Communications Complex after 24 years of service supporting 
the United States space program. She began her career working with the 
Marine Corps in Barstow, California during Operation Desert Storm and 
is a valuable member of our community.
  Sandi began her career at NASA Goldstone working in logistics as a 
warehouse worker. Her hard work and commitment led to expanded 
responsibilities as she was promoted to Property Administrator. In this 
role she was responsible for asset tracking, property movement, 
government reporting, and inventory of NASA property. Sandi assisted 
with the development of advanced hierarchical systems for determining 
locations and specifying the condition of assets. This information was 
critical in ensuring the continued operation of telecommunications 
equipment across the Goldstone complex.
  Sandi's 24 years of service have been an important contribution to 
the success of JPL NASA's Deep Space Network. Goldstone has played a 
critical role in NASA's robotic and human-crewed spaceflight mission, 
landing, and planetary encounters. We honor Sandi for her commitment 
and contributions towards our mission to expand humankind's 
understanding of the solar system and beyond.

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