RECOGNIZING PAUL SCOTT AS THE KENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

On 2018-10-05, Representative Adam Smith (D-WA-9) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING PAUL SCOTT AS THE KENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR" in the House. The speech addressed trade policy.

RECOGNIZING PAUL SCOTT AS THE KENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1377] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING PAUL SCOTT AS THE KENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR ______ HON. ADAM SMITH of washington in the house of representatives Friday, October 5, 2018 Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Paul Scott. He has been recognized as the 2017 employee of the year by the City of Kent, for his hard work and dedicated commitment to go above and beyond what is asked of him. Selected from a pool of over 600 people, Mr. Scott is the Public Works Accounting Manager for the City of Kent where he oversees the city's financial policies, labor agreements, accounting, and reporting systems. Mr. Scott has been a dedicated employee for over 25 years. In the City of Kent, the Employee of the Year award is entirely peer nominated and peer selected, which speaks to the level of respect Mr. Scott has fostered in the community. The amount of support Mr. Scott's peers have shown for him highlights the remarkable work he does. He can be regarded as an important example of what a devoted employee looks like, and his achievement serves to motivate civil servants all over the community. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize Mr. Paul Scott for his years of dedicated work for the City of Kent, and congratulate him on his well-deserved award. ____________________