July 16, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E763 repay this debt, I will do everything in my resents the best and brightest in business potential for growth. It was this niche ability to power to honor SFC Johnson’s life and ensure leadership and community partnership in Con- work with so many diverse companies and un- that his legacy lives on forever. necticut. derstand each of their needs that makes Madam Speaker, please join me today in Having received an undergraduate degree Nancy such a pivotal business leader in our honoring the life and legacy of Sergeant First in finance from Boston College and an MBA district. With Nancy’s departure from seCTer, Class Jeremiah Johnson on the occasion of from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Nancy we see the before and after of her time at the his induction as an honorary Green Beret. began her career in the banking industry as a organization, and know that her impact that f mortgage auditor and exceled with her natural will continue to propel seCTer forward for leadership and organizational skills. However, years to come. IN HONOR OF Nancy eventually found herself drawn to social Madam Speaker, I am truly proud to call services, which led her to United Community Nancy a colleague and most importantly a and Family Services (UCFS) in Norwich. As HON. ANDY BARR friend. I have witnessed first-hand her profes- the senior vice president of strategy, Nancy OF KENTUCKY sional growth and her ability to spur significant worked tirelessly to ensure that constituents IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES economic growth within the 2nd district. Now across eastern Connecticut had access to taking her talents to Mitchell College, our Friday, July 16, 2021 services such as healthcare and mental and paths will continue to cross as we tackle the substance abuse treatment to ensure each in- Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I would like to issues facing the academic sector. One can- dividual could experience a better quality of honor a special Kentuckian and a member of not really quantify the influence Nancy has the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team, Lee Kiefer, from life. It was during her tenure with UCFS that my had on our region, from her work at UCFS to Lexington, Kentucky. seCTer, but I know that she has moved moun- At the age of 5, Ms. Kiefer began the sport office had the first opportunity to work with Nancy. I believe one of the major highlights tains for our communities, and her trajectory of of . She participated in World Cham- success will only continue upward. pionships beginning in 2009, earning a team from both of our careers is when UCFS finally I ask everyone in the Chamber to please gold medal in 2018, a team silver medal in received designation as a Federally Qualified rise and applaud Nancy for her outstanding 2017, a team bronze medal in 2019, and an Health Center in 2015, after attempting to do career and thank her for all that she has done individual bronze medal in 2011. Ms. Kiefer so for eight long years. This critical designa- to help Connecticut businesses and residents. competed in the Pan-American Games in tion enabled UCFS to receive significant fed- Nancy is a true pillar of Connecticut. We wish 2011, earning gold team and individual med- eral funding and in turn allowed UCFS to en- her continued happiness and success. als, and in 2015, earning gold individual medal hance their primary care services and offer and a silver team medal. Ms. Kiefer was the specialty care services, and Nancy was an es- youngest member of the 2009 U.S. Senior sential part of this impactful achievement. f Nancy is someone who knows that true World Foil Team. In 2011, she was the only community development happens when part- athlete in the world to have earned individual HONORING CAPITOL POLICE OFFI- nerships are developed and organizations podium finishes at the senior, junior, and CERS AND FIREFIGHTERS FROM work together to meet a common goal. In her cadet world championships. JANUARY 6 work, Nancy became known as a master Representing the of America, networker and someone who brought every- Ms. Kiefer competed in the London Olympic one to the table regardless of background or Games in 2012, the Rio in HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR. politics. Nancy’s reputation and skillset 2016, and is currently on the team that will brought her enormous respect and admiration OF VIRGINIA compete in the Olympic Games. from community coalitions and armed her with Ms. Kiefer is the daughter of Steve and Te- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tools needed to take the helm of the South- resa Kiefer. Her husband is also a member of eastern Connecticut Enterprise Region Friday, July 16, 2021 Team USA, fellow fencer, . (seCTer) in 2016. She is a graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar Nancy hit the ground running as seCTer’s Mr. BEYER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in High School in Lexington, the University of executive director. Due to her years of col- honor of our Capitol Police Officers and Fire- Notre Dame, and is currently a student at the laboration with community partners, Nancy fighters, including the heroes from Arlington University of Kentucky College of Medicine. knew the lay of the land and quickly got to County, who defended the U.S. Capitol on I wish all the best to this accomplished Ken- work solidifying relationships and creating January 6, 2021. The attack on the Capitol tucky athlete as she competes in Tokyo rep- pipelines to bring economic stakeholders to- was an attempt to overturn an election through resenting the United States. It is my honor to gether. Bolstered by a series of successes violence and fear, and our Capitol Police and recognize Lee Kiefer before the United States within the seCTer loan program, PTAC, and Firefighters stood firm to protect our democ- Congress. the CEDS’ 2017 recognition by the National racy and uphold our Constitution. f Association of Development Organizations as These brave men and women risked their a national best practice model, Nancy aided HONORING THE CAREER OF NANCY lives in their protection of those trapped in the one of the district’s largest employers, General COWSER Capitol. We must honor these officers who Dynamic Electric Boat, in developing an exten- sustained injuries in the line of duty, including sive pipeline of subcontractors to fuel the top Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick and HON. JOE COURTNEY submarine production force in our nation. In Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Depart- OF CONNECTICUT 2019, with Nancy leading the way, seCTer or- ment Officer Jeffrey Smith, two of my own IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ganized our region’s largest business net- constituents who passed away due to injuries working event, ‘‘Leading the Way’’, to connect Friday, July 16, 2021 from the January 6 attack. General Dynamic procurement personnel with Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise potential suppliers from across Connecticut The United States Capitol Police protect the today to congratulate and celebrate another and throughout New England. The tremen- U.S. Capitol every day. They protect our legis- chapter of the remarkable career of local busi- dous success of this event exemplified Nan- lators, they protect our staff, and they protect ness leader, community role model, and true cy’s ability to bring a multitude of diverse com- journalists and other visitors. Their presence is friend to my office, Nancy Cowser. A long-es- panies under one roof to create new business imperative to the democracy that the United tablished pillar within the social services and opportunities and relationships that continue to States takes pride in, and it is only fitting that economic development sectors in the eastern flourish to this day. Congress honor their courage and ideals. Connecticut community, Nancy will now take However, we must not forget, our region’s January 6, 2021 will be remembered as one her wisdom and experiences to the world of defense industry is only one of many sectors of the darkest days of our democracy, yet that academia as the chief advancement and that Nancy took under her tutelage to grow. day will also commemorate the heroism and alumni relations officer for Mitchell College. I From breweries to manufacturers, and even selfless bravery of the Capitol Police, D.C. cannot think of a better hire for one of our top local gyms—Nancy was always a phone call Firefighters, and other law enforcement offi- local colleges than Nancy, as she truly rep- away to help guide any business in driving its cers.

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