[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6329]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 ON THE OCCASION OF SERGEANT JENNIFER EVITTS' TRANSFER FROM THE UNITED 
                   STATES MARINE CORPS LIAISON OFFICE

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                            HON. GENE TAYLOR

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 26, 2010

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today I recognize and pay tribute to 
Sergeant Jennifer Evitts, United States Marine Corps, on the occasion 
of her transfer from the liaison office. I, and many other members of 
this chamber, have had the pleasure of working with her over the past 
three years that she has served as part of Headquarters U.S. Marine 
Corps Office of Legislative Affairs and as the Congressional Liaison 
Non-Commissioned Officer of the U.S.M.C. Liaison Office in the U.S. 
House of Representatives.
  Sergeant Evitts distinguished herself through exceptional meritorious 
service while serving as the Non-Commissioned Officer of Legislative 
Affairs. Every day she served in direct support of not only the Marine 
Corps Office of Legislative Affairs but in direct support of every 
member of Congress, every Marine and every American. Her keen abilities 
in organization, interpersonal relationships, and communication were 
extremely critical to the successful accomplishment of the Marine Corps 
Office of Legislative Affairs' mission. Her achievements and ability to 
get the job done have been understated but always effective and 
noteworthy. While serving in the Liaison office, Sergeant Evitts was 
able to develop and execute legislative strategy for the United States 
Marine Corps that was instrumental in creating a fiscal and policy 
landscape conducive to training and equipping the Nation's most elite 
fighting force, ensuring their success on the battlefield. She 
routinely turned broad guidance into action which energized the Office 
of Legislative Affairs and members of Congress alike. Her actions 
allowed the Marine Corps to engage members of Congress and their 
staffs, directly facilitating the increased emphasis on improving 
Congressional relationships--a cornerstone of CMC's strategic vision.
  The Marine Corps House of Representatives Liaison Office that 
Sergeant Evitts leaves behind is functional and responsive, highly 
integrated, and favors a proactive legislative strategy. While leading 
the House Liaison Office through the extraordinary challenges 
associated with Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and 
the ongoing Global War on Terror, she concurrently ensured that a 
myriad of daily Congressional communications, taskings and events were 
executed flawlessly. During Sgt. Evitt's four years as the Non-
Commissioned Officer, she accomplished the full spectrum of the Marine 
Corps' legislative mission. She exemplified the candor and knowledge 
that we have come to expect from the Marine Corps and she played a key 
role in maintaining superb relationships between the Marine Corps and 
the House of Representatives.
  Throughout her tour, Sgt. Evitts effectively responded to several 
thousand congressional inquires, many of which gained national level 
attention. During her time on Capitol Hill, Sgt. Evitts successfully 
planned, coordinated and escorted over 50 international and domestic 
Congressional and Staff Delegations. Her detailed coordination with 
foreign government officials, U.S. State Department, and senior 
military officials ensured that each delegation was conducted 
professionally. Her attention to detail and anticipation of 
requirements allowed Representatives to focus on fact-finding and 
gleaning new insights that informed critical decisions to support the 
people of the United States. Due to her professionalism, dedication and 
keen knowledge, Sgt. Evitts became the most sought after military 
escort for delegations conducting Congressional travel. The time she 
has spent supporting Members of the House has been truly noteworthy. 
She has made lasting contributions to the House of Representatives.

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