[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 68 (Thursday, April 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E367]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF REBECCA ``BECKY'' KRESS

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 2024

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of Chief Deputy to 
the Smyth County Commissioner of the Revenue, Rebecca ``Becky'' Kress. 
Ms. Kress is set to retire in May, having served in the Smyth County 
Commissioner's office since 1990.
  Beginning as a deputy, Ms. Kress started her thirty-four-year career 
in the office with great determination. She worked several years 
managing taxpayer assistance, assessing taxes and reviewing business 
and personal property.
  Ms. Kress exhibited strong character and excellence in her role. She 
exercised great command of her responsibilities and dedication to Smyth 
County. These attributes prompted her rise within the office. In 2008, 
she became Chief Deputy for the Smyth County Commissioner of the 
Revenue.
  She has received honors for her work, garnering the esteemed title of 
Master Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue. Under her leadership, many 
Deputies have enjoyed enrollment in the Master Deputy program.
  Ms. Kress is credited with passing on a wealth of institutional 
knowledge and ensuring seamless operations, as she served three 
different Commissioners. She has given her colleagues invaluable 
insight and wisdom on tax issues. Her contributions to Smyth County 
include delivering fair and precise assessments to its citizens. Ms. 
Kress is a model of outstanding service to her community.
  Congratulations to Ms. Kress on a job well done. I know that her 
colleagues and the residents of Smyth County will greatly miss her 
efforts in her role as Chief Deputy to Commissioner of the Revenue, but 
recognize that she deserves to enjoy retirement with her husband, Don, 
along with her loved ones and friends.

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