[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 209 (Tuesday, December 19, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1248]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING SONJA L. JOHNSON

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                     HON. ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 19, 2023

  Ms. SPANGERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank and celebrate Mrs. Sonja 
L. Johnson for over 25 years of dedicated service to our country and 
its Veterans.
  Sonja served as a part of the U.S. Army for five years. During that 
time. she served our country selflessly and with honor. Following her 
time in the Army, she joined the Marine Corps System Command as a 
Contract Specialist where she excelled and achieved Contracting Level 3 
Career Field Certification with the Department of the Navy.
  In February 2012, she joined the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
as a Contract Specialist at the Strategic Acquisition Center. In 2017, 
Sonja was promoted to Procurement Analyst because of her exemplary 
credentials, experience, and professionalism. During her tenure at the 
VA, Sonja has followed through on delivering Veterans, their widows, 
and their children with extraordinary service and support.
  Sonja has been a compassionate public servant and supportive 
colleague. She has provided her teammates with training and 
developmental opportunities--proving to be an asset to all around her. 
Her work ethic and love for service extend past her job. In her free 
time, Sonja volunteers with her church and her sorority.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating and 
thanking Mrs. Sonja L. Johnson for her service on behalf of our country 
and our Veterans and in wishing her the best as she retires to spend 
time with her family and loved ones.

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