Floor SpeechCeremonial2025-03-11

HONORING JOANNE MANN

EnvironmentDefense

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On 2025-03-11, Representative Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (R-TN-3) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING JOANNE MANN" in the House. The speech addressed the environment and also covered defense.

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HONORING JOANNE MANN

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E203] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING JOANNE MANN ______ HON. CHARLES J. ``CHUCK'' FLEISCHMANN of tennessee in the house of representatives Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Mr. FLEISCHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the well- deserved retirement and honor the career of Joanne Mann. Joanne spent much of her adult life in and around a military environment, serving on Active Duty and in the Reserves for the U.S. Army from 1986 to 1995 as a combat medic. Joanne then joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District in 1995 as a Legal Assistant. Joanne Mann has served as the Nashville District's Executive Officer and Congressional Liaison since 2007, where she has been an integral part of the delivering water resource projects for the Nation. She has been the primary liaison for the District, facilitating the building and maintaining of relationships with stakeholders and members of Congress. Joanne has also stepped up in times of need, deploying to Biloxi, MS immediately following Hurricane Katrina, in support of the Corps' Blue Roof program. Joanne's contributions to the Nation have been recognized with numerous professional awards, including the Commander's Award for Civilian Service and the Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal. With a lifetime dedicated to service, partnerships, and people, Joanne's legacy stands as an example of what it means to live in service of our Nation. Her care and compassion, not only for the mission, but to the Army, her co-workers, and the community are an unparalleled example of a life of service. Mr. Speaker, I thank Joanne for all she has done and continues to do for our community. We wish her all the best in retirement. ____________________

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HONORING JOANNE MANN Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E203] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING JOANNE MANN ______ HON. CHARLES J. ``CHUCK'' FLEISCHMANN of tennessee in the house of representatives Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Mr. FLEISCHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the well- deserved retirement and honor the career of Joanne Mann. Joanne spent much of her adult life in and around a military environment, serving on Active Duty and in the Reserves for the U.S. Army from 1986 to 1995 as a combat medic. Joanne then joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District in 1995 as a Legal Assistant. Joanne Mann has served as the Nashville District's Executive Officer and Congressional Liaison since 2007, where she has been an integral part of the delivering water resource projects for the Nation. She has been the primary liaison for the District, facilitating the building and maintaining of relationships with stakeholders and members of Congress. Joanne has also stepped up in times of need, deploying to Biloxi, MS immediately following Hurricane Katrina, in support of the Corps' Blue Roof program. Joanne's contributions to the Nation have been recognized with numerous professional awards, including the Commander's Award for Civilian Service and the Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal. With a lifetime dedicated to service, partnerships, and people, Joanne's legacy stands as an example of what it means to live in service of our Nation. Her care and compassion, not only for the mission, but to the Army, her co-workers, and the community are an unparalleled example of a life of service. Mr. Speaker, I thank Joanne for all she has done and continues to do for our community. We wish her all the best in retirement. ____________________