[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5102]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING PAULINE HUNTER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 15, 2015

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and commend Pauline 
Hunter of Woodbridge, Virginia, on the occasion of her retirement 
following 28 years of exemplary federal service.
  Ms. Hunter served the entirety of her career with the Department of 
Army as a civilian employee. During her career, Ms. Hunter has served 
in various positions, including Community Relations Chief, Transition 
Services Manager, Family Services Coordinator, Exceptional Family 
Member Program Coordinator, Mental Health Counselor and Education 
Counselor. In every position, she has excelled and used her expertise 
and professionalism to further the mission of the Department of Defense 
and our nation.
  Assignments as both a military wife and civilian federal employee 
have taken Ms. Hunter around the world with tours in Heidelberg, 
Berlin, Fort Drum, Fort Myer, Fort Belvoir, the Pentagon, and most 
recently, the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, where she has 
served as Event Manager for the past two years. Ms. Hunter has been a 
great ally to my office during our frequent visits to Fort Belvoir as 
well as in providing assistance to my constituents who live or work at 
the garrison, and I thank her for her responsiveness and service.
  Ms. Hunter's deep-rooted commitment to the Department of Defense and 
the assistance provided to service members and their families began in 
the classroom. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work 
from Tuskegee (Institute) University and went on to pursue a Master's 
of Science in Education from Fort Valley (State College) University.
  Her passion for improving the lives of others is not restricted to 
efforts in the workplace. From serving as a volunteer tutor and board 
member with the Prince William Literacy Program to her devoted 
membership at First Mount Zion Baptist Church in Dumfries, Virginia, 
Ms. Hunter's tireless efforts have benefited her community. A native of 
Greenville, Georgia, she has made Woodbridge her home, and both Prince 
William County and the 11th District of Virginia have benefited greatly 
from her many contributions.
  Although Ms. Hunter has expressed interest in spending more time with 
her family, I encourage her to remain civically involved in Prince 
William County as her resolve and dedication are inspirational to all 
who have had the privilege of knowing her.
  While her professional successes cannot be denied, the most important 
roles in Ms. Hunter's life have been as mother to Jennifer Hunter-
Marshall and as Army wife of 42 years to Colonel (Retired) Cardell S. 
Hunter. I thank them for their support and sacrifices that have allowed 
Ms. Hunter to serve her country and her community.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating Ms. Pauline Hunter 
and in expressing our appreciation for her years of dedication as a 
federal civil servant and community volunteer. I wish her continued 
success and a healthy and happy retirement.

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