[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 14536-14537]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICERS AND INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE 
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE HOUSE AND 
RECIPIENTS OF THE HOUSE EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE AWARD AND THE OFFICERS' AND 
                 INSPECTORS GENERAL'S TEAM PLAYER AWARD

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                           HON. GREGG HARPER

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2017

  Mr. HARPER. Mr. Speaker, today, Ranking Member Robert Brady and I 
wish to recognize the exceptional employees of the Officers (Clerk of 
the House, Sergeant at Arms, and Chief Administrative Officer) and the 
Inspector General of the U.S. House of Representatives, and 
congratulate those who have reached the milestone of 25 years of 
service to the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as the recipients 
of the House Employee Excellence Award and the Officers' and Inspector 
General's Team Player Award.
  The House's most important asset is its remarkable and steadfast 
employees, whose work is essential to keeping the operations and 
services of the House running efficiently and effectively. The 
employees we acknowledge today are commended for their hard work, 
dedication, professionalism, and teamwork; support of House Members, 
their staffs, and their constituents, and for their contributions day-
in and day-out to the overall operations of the House. These employees, 
whose work is often performed behind the scenes, possess a wide range 
of responsibilities and skills that support the legislative process, 
ensure the security of this great institution, maintain our technology 
and service infrastructure, and contribute to more efficient and 
productive House support operations. These dedicated employees have 
accomplished many great things in a diverse range of activities, and 
the House of Representatives, its Members, staff, and the American 
public are better served because of them.
  We recognize and honor the individuals named below for 25 years of 
loyal service to the House. Collectively, the employees listed below 
have provided 350 years of service to the U.S. House of 
Representatives.
  Lisa Alvey, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer;
  Kevin Brennan, Office of the Sergeant at Arms;
  William Crudup III, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer;
  Sharon Ellis-Gregg, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer;
  John Hodges, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer;
  Derek Johann, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer;
  William Michalek, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer;
  Louis Miller Jr., Office of the Chief Administrative Officer;
  Michael Modica, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer;
  Christopher Naughton, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer;
  Todd Redlin, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer;
  Ronald Simmons, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer;
  Tammy Taft, Office of the Clerk;
  Louis Williams Jr., Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.
  We also recognize and congratulate the House employees receiving the 
House Employee Excellence Award. This award is merit based; given to 
one employee from each House Officer organization, and the Office of 
Inspector General. Selected employees exhibited outstanding overall job 
performance and displayed a willingness to go above and beyond the 
requirements of their job for their organization throughout the last 
year. We honor the individuals named below for receiving this 
prestigious award.
  Steven Johnson, Office of Inspector General;
  Diana Rodriguez, Office of the Sergeant at Arms;
  Robert Rota Jr., Office of the Clerk;
  Angelisa Sarnowski, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.
  And finally, we recognize and congratulate the House employees being 
presented the Team Player Award. This award recognizes the value the 
House Officers and the Inspector General place on working 
collaboratively across House organizations to strengthen and protect 
the U.S. House of Representatives. These awardees have demonstrated a 
collaborative attitude, commitment to achieving team objectives, 
respect and support of their teammates, and dedication to the 
betterment of House operations. We honor the individuals named below 
for receiving this distinguished award.
  Kim Arenas, Office of the Sergeant at Arms;
  Karen McKinstry, Office of the Clerk;
  Joseph Picolla, Office of Inspector General;
  Timothy Wright, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.
  On behalf of the entire House community, we offer our congratulations 
and once again acknowledge and thank these employees for their 
professionalism and commitment to the U.S. House of Representatives as 
a whole, and in particular to their respective House Officers, the 
Inspector General, and collaboratively across these organizations. 
Their long hours, hard work, diverse skills, and team spirit are 
invaluable, and their years of unwavering service, dedication, and 
commitment to the House set an example for their colleagues and other 
employees who will follow in their footsteps. We celebrate our 
honorees, and we are proud to stand before you and the nation on their 
behalf to recognize the importance of their public service.

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