[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 134 (Tuesday, August 27, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E850]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING KRIS BERTRAND-GLOMSKI

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 27, 2024

  Mr. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commemorate a Hoosier who 
has not only faced the adversity that afflicts the lives of soldiers 
after service but has been able to overcome those obstacles. The 
culmination of Kris Bertrand-Glomski's experiences and perseverance has 
guided her efforts to enact the change our military women and men 
deserve to see in our community.
  Kris first answered the call to serve her country in 1989 and served 
in the Navy until 1993. With a Bachelor of Social Work from Indiana 
University, a Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation, and a 
certificate in Mental Health Counseling from Butler University, she has 
since put her expertise into providing steadfast support to the 
Indianapolis veteran community.
  Working at the federal and state levels, Kris has impacted the day-
to-day lives of others as a member of multiple organizations, such as 
the Department of Veterans Affairs and most recently Indiana's Veteran 
Service Office. Seeking to bridge this important work across Indiana, 
she established the Hoosier Women Veterans Program and was instrumental 
in the passing of the Women Veterans Program bill.
  Kris is a shining example of lifelong advocacy. Her efforts to 
provide resources for women veterans have garnered numerous accolades, 
such as the Torchbearer Award and, more recently, the HUMANA 
scholarship to continue learning how to best assist her fellow 
veterans.
  Often, women veterans tend to be underrecognized for their efforts 
and impact. Beginning with its namesake, the Sheila Corcoran Hoosier 
Women Hero Award was created to highlight exemplary Hoosier women 
veterans whose service to their community and Nation is unparalleled. 
Therefore, it is with great pleasure to commend and uplift our Hoosier 
women veterans who proudly, continuously serve our people, community, 
and Nation.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Kris Bertrand-Glomski. 
I thank her for her service.

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