Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a long- term public servant and New York-14 constituent, Linda Lauria. On November 30, 2019, Linda Lauria, public affairs specialist, will retire from the Social Security Administration. Linda's retirement will mark the close of a phenomenal 34-year career that spans multiple decades of public service. Linda began her career with the Social Security Administration in August 1973 as a claims development clerk in the east Bronx Social Security office as a GS-2, as she proudly notes. Linda was subsequently promoted to positions in the field, including service representative and claims representative. Linda has been instrumental in the timely resolution of several thousand cases, eliminating barriers between our most vulnerable people and their essential benefits. Linda's outstanding contributions to the agency have been recognized with several awards, including the Deputy Commissioner Citation and the New York Regional Management Society's Regional Office Employee of the Year. She has also been instrumental in helping my own district team from the very beginning. Throughout Linda's career, she has brought intelligence, technical savvy, practical knowledge, and a strong commitment to excellence to every assignment. Today my staff, the Social Security Administration, and I thank Linda for her dedication, passion, and commitment to our community. ____________________”