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“RECOGNIZING BEVERLY ``BEV'' MASON, USDA--RURAL DEVELOPMENT” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1571 on Dec. 10, 2019.
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RECOGNIZING BEVERLY ``BEV'' MASON, USDA--RURAL DEVELOPMENT
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HON. ANN M. KUSTER
of new hampshire
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Beverly ``Bev'' Mason's nearly four decades of service with the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Program (USDA-RD). Bev will be retiring this month after 38 years of serving our Granite State communities.
Bev began her career as a technician with the Farmers Home Administration (FHMA), now known as USDA--Rural Development. Later, she held the positions of County Supervisor, Administrative Program Director, and retires as the New Hampshire Area Director.
As Area Director, Bev has been responsible for the Home Ownership Program and single-family housing through USDA-RD. She has worked with thousands of families, assisting with developing and understanding an individual's financial profile and developing budget plans to enable hard-working Granite Staters to realize the dream of home ownership.
In addition, Bev has worked directly with many of our state's communities and nonprofits to address the needs of rural New Hampshire. She has assisted with Water and Environmental Program Loans as well as Community Facility Loans and Grants to advance infrastructure and economic development profiles.
On behalf of my constituents across New Hampshire's Second Congressional District, I commend Beverly Mason for her dedication to our Granite State's rural communities. We owe her a debt of gratitude and express our heartfelt thanks for her years of service. She should look back proudly on her achievements and I wish her all the best in the years to come.
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