[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 6215-6216]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING JENNIFER ``JENNY'' ALPERS

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                          HON. VICKY HARTZLER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 28, 2017

  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jennifer 
``Jenny'' Alpers, a dedicated public servant to the citizens of 
Missouri. Jenny tirelessly worked alongside me as a legislative aide 
during my time as a Missouri State Representative to serve the good 
people of the 124th District. My appreciation to her cannot be 
understated. She helped constituents navigate the state bureaucracy, 
greeted visitors who came into my office, and advised me on important 
legislation facing Missouri at that time. Her service as a one-woman 
office staff was no easy task, but she worked with poise and 
efficiency.
  Like many hardworking Missourians, Jenny and her late husband, Gary, 
worked on their family farm and raised two wonderful daughters, 
Jennifer and Ashley. Both daughters married great guys, Scott and 
Billy, and she has been blessed with three incredible grandchildren: 
Jordyn, Brady, and Wil. Continuing her love of serving others, she is 
active in her local church and community.
  Mr. Speaker, I cannot think of an individual more deserving of this 
special recognition than Jenny herself. She never sought the limelight 
but instead did what all good Missourians do

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by pulling up her sleeves and working to help her family, her friends, 
and even complete strangers. A retirement celebration for Jenny will be 
held on May 8, 2017 in the Missouri State Capitol, where many of her 
current and former colleagues and friends will be present to thank her 
for all she has done to better our great state. I ask all my colleagues 
to join me in applauding the years of service and commitment of Jenny. 
We are blessed to have such dedicated citizens like her serving us, and 
I wish her the best in the years to come. I thank Jenny, and God's 
blessings to her.

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