[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E50]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF SUSAN KAMAS

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 16, 2026

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I proudly recognize Susan Kamas for 
her remarkable career and decades of service to the people of Central 
Texas. After fifty years in the workforce development field, including 
thirty-seven years leading Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, Susan 
retired in February 2025, leaving behind a legacy of visionary 
leadership and community impact.
  Under her direction, Workforce Solutions of Central Texas became a 
statewide and national model for excellence in connecting job seekers, 
employers, and educators. Managing a $45 million annual budget, Susan 
built partnerships that strengthened the regional economy and expanded 
opportunities across Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills, 
and San Saba counties. Her leadership also positioned the organization 
as a vital resource for veterans and military families in the Fort Hood 
(formerly Fort Cavazos) community.
  Susan's influence extended well beyond Central Texas. She served as 
Co-Chair of the U.S. Department of Labor Enterprise Council, a founding 
member of the Coalition of State Workforce Associations, and an active 
member of organizations such as the Association of the United States 
Army and Rotary Club of Belton.
  Her lifelong dedication has inspired initiatives such as the Susan 
Kamas Endowed Scholarship at Temple College, ensuring her legacy 
continues to benefit future generations.
  On behalf of the United States House of Representatives, I thank 
Susan Kamas for her extraordinary leadership, commitment to service, 
and lasting contributions to the Central Texas community.

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