[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1221]
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                      HONORING BETSY JANE FLENNER

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                     HON. ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 13, 2023

  Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank Mrs. Betsy Jane Flenner 
for 16 years of dedicated service to our country.
  As a Lead Congressional Correspondent and Security Manager in the 
U.S. Navy Office of Legislative Affairs, Betsy has helped answer 
thousands of questions from the American people. In the office, she is 
known for her willingness to take on any question and find an answer, 
no matter how easy or how complex.
  Betsy is admired and respected by her colleagues--her work ethic and 
heart for service have made her an asset to her team and to the many 
Virginians who have benefitted from her help. She has built long-
lasting relationships with staff in the halls of Congress, an example 
of her exceptional service and her willingness to go above and beyond 
her job description.
  Throughout the last eight Congresses, Betsy has been a standout team 
member. Her commitment to providing excellent service has earned her 
the Superior Civilian Service Award--one of the highest honorary awards 
under the Department of the Navy Civilian Awards program. Her 
enthusiasm for providing our Veterans and servicemembers with the 
answers they need will be missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating and 
thanking Mrs. Betsy Jane Flenner and in wishing her the best in her 
retirement.

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