[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12215]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                      HONORING SHAWNA MARIE SEARCY

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 2014

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize a 
special member of my staff. After almost eight years of service, Shawna 
Marie Searcy will be leaving her post in my Kansas City District 
Office.
   Shawna began working in my campaign office, then joined my District 
office staff in 2006. She has served as a field representative over the 
years for many counties, including Clay County, the largest county in 
the Sixth Congressional District.
   Shawna could be relied on to listen to my constituents' concerns and 
represent me at meetings when I was away in Washington. Shawna has also 
been instrumental in helping students in my district who are seeking 
nominations to our nation's military academies through that process. 
When it came to planning events, I knew Shawna would always put 
together an excellent event, whether a ribbon-cutting for a new bridge, 
a reception for the Congressional Art Contest honorees, or the Sixth 
Congressional District Small Business Expo. She was always at ease 
speaking publicly for me, while her warm smile and happy heart left an 
impression with my staff and constituents that they will always 
remember.
   I have received many kind words from constituents praising the 
outstanding service Shawna has provided. Her professionalism and 
dedication to serving my constituents was a great example of how 
government should work. While I am losing a valuable member of my team, 
I am excited for Shawna to begin the next chapter of her career.
   Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in thanking Shawna Marie 
Searcy for her many years of service to the people of the Sixth 
Congressional District. I know Shawna's colleagues, family and friends 
join with me in thanking her for her commitment to others and wishing 
her best of luck in all her endeavors and many years of success to 
come.

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