[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E883]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





RECOGNIZING EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICERS AND INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE U.S. 
     HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                            HON. BRYAN STEIL

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 26, 2023

  Mr. STEIL. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize today a special group of 
dedicated and outstanding employees of the Officers (Clerk of the 
House, Sergeant at Arms, and Chief Administrative Officer) and of the 
Inspector General of the U.S. House of Representatives and congratulate 
them for reaching the milestone of 25 years of service to the U.S. 
House of Representatives.
  The House's most important asset is its exceptional and steadfast 
employees, whose work is essential to keeping the operations and 
services of the House running efficiently and effectively, allowing 
legislators and their staff to focus on their primary mission. The 
employees we acknowledge today are commended for their hard work, 
dedication, professionalism, and teamwork; support of House Members, 
their staffs, and their constituents, and for their day-in and day-out 
efforts and impacts to the overall operations of the House. These 
employees, whose work is primarily performed behind the scenes, possess 
a wide range of responsibilities, skills, and knowledge that supports 
the legislative process, ensures the security of this great 
institution, maintains our technology and service infrastructure, and 
contributes to more efficient and productive House support operations. 
These devoted employees have accomplished noteworthy and essential work 
in a diverse range of activities, and the House of Representatives, its 
Members, staff, and the American public is better served because of 
them.
  We recognize and honor the following individuals for 25 years of 
loyal service to the House. Collectively, the employees listed have 
provided 250 years of service to the U.S. House of Representatives.
  Trena Gates, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; Karen 
Granger, Office of the Clerk of the House; Gregory Holland, Office of 
the Chief Administrative Officer; Tanya Hughes-Goins, Office of the 
Sergeant at Arms; Steven Johnson, Office of Inspector General; Kathleen 
Joyce, Office of the Sergeant at Arms; Jimmy Lambert, Office of the 
Clerk of the House; Justin Supon, Office of the Chief Administrative 
Officer; Stanley Turek, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; 
Kevin Wood, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.
  On behalf of the entire House community, I once again congratulate, 
acknowledge, and express our gratitude to these employees for their 
professionalism and commitment to the U.S. House of Representatives as 
a whole, and in particular to their respective House Officer or the 
Inspector General, and collaboratively across these organizations. 
Their long hours, hard work, diverse skills, and team spirit are 
invaluable, and their years of unwavering service and dedication to the 
House sets an impressive example for their colleagues and for the 
employees who will follow in their footsteps. I applaud all our 
honorees, and I am proud to stand before you and our great Nation on 
their behalf to recognize the importance of their public service.

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