Floor SpeechCeremonial2025-03-14

CELEBRATING THE DEDICATED SERVICE AND RETIREMENT OF MR. DOUG NGUYEN

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On 2025-03-14, Representative Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL-9) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING THE DEDICATED SERVICE AND RETIREMENT OF MR. DOUG NGUYEN" in the House. The speech addressed Social Security and also covered infrastructure.

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CELEBRATING THE DEDICATED SERVICE AND RETIREMENT OF MR. DOUG NGUYEN

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 49 (Friday, March 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 49 (Friday, March 14, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E213] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE DEDICATED SERVICE AND RETIREMENT OF MR. DOUG NGUYEN ______ HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY of illinois in the house of representatives Friday, March 14, 2025 Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the long career of Mr. Doug Nguyen, who is retiring after over three decades of service with the Social Security Administration. I want to share my gratitude for a job well done. I want to thank Doug for all that he has done for my constituents. While Mr. Nguyen's retirement is well-earned, I have no doubt that residents will miss his unselfish and diligent work on their behalf. Doug Nguyen's life story is emblematic of a mantra that I repeat over and over as I meet residents of my congressional district: our Nation is stronger because of its diversity. Arriving in America after fleeing a tragic situation in Vietnam as a child, Doug set down roots and has spent decades improving his community and helping his neighbors live better lives. Doug's dedication to setting the highest standard of public service is outstanding and his insistence that everyone who interacts with the Social Security Administration receives respectful and helpful treatment will have a lasting impact long beyond his many years of service. My staff have nothing but respect for Doug and his contributions and they actively looked forward to collaborating with him at every opportunity. We could not have asked for a better partner. It is clear from Doug Nguyen's many acknowledgements and awards that our Nation recognizes the value he brought into whatever role he served on our behalf. Whether it is with his service with Social Security, with the White House Initiative on Asian American Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, or on the various boards upon which he has served, Doug has always been a strong leader who is helping to improve Americans' lives and pull our community and our Nation in the right direction. Our Nation no doubt faces some difficult challenges in the months and years ahead. Federal employees like Doug Nguyen who have devoted their professional lives to serving our Nation are under siege. But I have confidence that we can emerge victorious from these challenges because of the foundation that Doug and so many like him have laid over their decades of work on our behalf. On behalf of the residents of the 9th Congressional District of Illinois, I again want to thank Doug Nguyen for his many years of service. Doug successfully bridged the gap between a federal agency and the human beings it serves, and that is an accomplishment that deserves endless praise. I wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors. ____________________

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CELEBRATING THE DEDICATED SERVICE AND RETIREMENT OF MR. DOUG NGUYEN Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 49 (Friday, March 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 49 (Friday, March 14, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E213] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE DEDICATED SERVICE AND RETIREMENT OF MR. DOUG NGUYEN ______ HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY of illinois in the house of representatives Friday, March 14, 2025 Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the long career of Mr. Doug Nguyen, who is retiring after over three decades of service with the Social Security Administration. I want to share my gratitude for a job well done. I want to thank Doug for all that he has done for my constituents. While Mr. Nguyen's retirement is well-earned, I have no doubt that residents will miss his unselfish and diligent work on their behalf. Doug Nguyen's life story is emblematic of a mantra that I repeat over and over as I meet residents of my congressional district: our Nation is stronger because of its diversity. Arriving in America after fleeing a tragic situation in Vietnam as a child, Doug set down roots and has spent decades improving his community and helping his neighbors live better lives. Doug's dedication to setting the highest standard of public service is outstanding and his insistence that everyone who interacts with the Social Security Administration receives respectful and helpful treatment will have a lasting impact long beyond his many years of service. My staff have nothing but respect for Doug and his contributions and they actively looked forward to collaborating with him at every opportunity. We could not have asked for a better partner. It is clear from Doug Nguyen's many acknowledgements and awards that our Nation recognizes the value he brought into whatever role he served on our behalf. Whether it is with his service with Social Security, with the White House Initiative on Asian American Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, or on the various boards upon which he has served, Doug has always been a strong leader who is helping to improve Americans' lives and pull our community and our Nation in the right direction. Our Nation no doubt faces some difficult challenges in the months and years ahead. Federal employees like Doug Nguyen who have devoted their professional lives to serving our Nation are under siege. But I have confidence that we can emerge victorious from these challenges because of the foundation that Doug and so many like him have laid over their decades of work on our behalf. On behalf of the residents of the 9th Congressional District of Illinois, I again want to thank Doug Nguyen for his many years of service. Doug successfully bridged the gap between a federal agency and the human beings it serves, and that is an accomplishment that deserves endless praise. I wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors. ____________________