[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E362-E363]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING MS. LORI READY-DiGIOVANNI

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                         HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2026

  Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a vital member of 
the Jacksonville, North Carolina community, Ms. Lori Ready-DiGiovanni. 
Ms. Ready-DiGiovanni is receiving the 2025 HIRE Vets Platinum Award 
from the U.S. Department of Labor.
  Lori is the Human Resources Manager at Stanadyne in Jacksonville, 
North Carolina, where she is receiving the award. The HIRE Vets 
Medallion Platinum Award was designed

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by the HIRE Vets Act and is the only federal-level Veterans' employment 
award that recognizes companies for Veteran hiring, retention, and 
professional development. To receive this honor, companies must meet 
strenuous criteria regarding percentages of Veteran employees that are 
hired and retained, as well as provide resources to those employees 
that help with integration and personal growth. It is designed to 
highlight the companies and employees working to support our Veteran 
population.
  While this is Lori's first time receiving the award at Stanadyne, it 
is, in fact, her fifth award since the HIRE Vets initiative was 
established in 2019. An outstanding accomplishment, her receipt of this 
award speaks highly of her devotion and steadfast loyalty to those who 
have courageously defended our Nation. Lori is a wonderful example of 
what all executives should be doing to support our service men and 
women as they transition back to civilian life.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing and thanking Ms. Lori 
Ready-DiGiovanni and her dedication to supporting the Veteran 
population.

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