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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. LISA C. McCLAIN
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my staffer Melina Spatharis, whose last day in House Republican Conference will be this Friday. After over a year of dedicated service to the House, Melina is moving to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to continue her career in academia.
missed dearly. A dedicated staffer, she often stayed far beyond the end of the workday to ensure she fully prepared and supported my Chief of Staff as his Executive Assistant. Melina was and will continue to be deeply endeared by the entire office—she was a joy to work with, and consistently assumed a positive attitude, paired with a kind demeanor. Regardless of how difficult a day was, Melina exhibited virtue, honor, and patriotism in all things she did, said, and the way she treated others—a truly rare trait. As we bid Melina farewell, we will always be grateful and indebted to her for service to her country and the impact she had on our lives.