[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E338]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING MR. VINCE SMITHERS FOR OVER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                       HON. EUGENE SIMON VINDMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 16, 2026

  Mr. VINDMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Vince Smithers on 
his 40 years of federal service.
  Throughout his career, including at the Office of Personnel 
Management within the Healthcare and Insurance arena--Mr. Smithers has 
exemplified professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to 
those around him. As a federal warrant holder, he carried out his 
responsibilities with the highest ethical standards, playing a critical 
role in supporting the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, one 
of the largest employer sponsored health programs in the Nation.
  Though he is known for his quiet demeanor, Mr. Smithers' presence has 
a way of uplifting every room he enters, his colleagues describe him as 
a true team player--thoughtful, kind, and dedicated to fostering a 
healthy work-life balance within the workplace.
  I want to personally thank Mr. Smithers for the outstanding impact he 
has had on his colleagues, his workplace, and the many individuals he 
has served over the past four decades. His leadership and expertise 
reflect the very best of public service.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Vince 
Smithers, honoring his service and the difference he has made in our 
communities. I wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement and 
in the years ahead.

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