[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 168 (Friday, October 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E973]
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                      RECOGNIZING BOBETTE FRANKLIN

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                           HON. BRETT GUTHRIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 13, 2023

  Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I rise today to honor Bobette 
Franklin upon her retirement from a 29-year career in the United States 
Congress assisting Kentuckians with the federal government processes.
  I first had the pleasure of meeting Bobette, a Bowling Green native, 
over 30 years ago. As a staff member for my predecessor, she developed 
a passion for advocating for Kentuckians who had challenges with 
federal agencies and quickly gained the respect of many in Kentucky's 
Second District, especially among veterans and their families. When I 
was sworn in, I knew it was critical to keep her enthusiasm, knowledge, 
and earned constituent trust on my team. Two years later, Bobette 
departed my office to become Director of Constituent Services for 
Senator Rand Paul, which allowed her to share her passion for public 
service across the Commonwealth.
  In November, Bobette will be retiring after nearly three decades of 
service to Kentuckians. I offer my deepest gratitude to Bobette for her 
service and wish her happiness as she spends her retirement with her 
husband, Steven, and her son Noah.

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