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“TRIBUTE TO VAN PACE” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Senate section on pages S7295 on Nov. 16, 2017.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
TRIBUTE TO VAN PACE
Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I recognize Van Pace for all of her hard work on behalf of myself, my staff, and the State of South Dakota while working in my Washington, DC, office.
Van has spent the majority of her career in public service, including time with the U.S. Department of Energy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and most recently with the Department of Homeland Security. Immediately before her time in my office, Van was advising Federal offices and nonprofit organizations on regulatory requirements for grant awards.
I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Van for her years in public service and wish her all the best in the years to come.
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