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HONORING JAN FAKER FOR HER SERVICE TO HOOSIERS
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HON. JACKIE WALORSKI
of indiana
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jan Faker for her service to Indiana's 2nd District as Constituent Liaison in my Rochester, Indiana, office and congratulate her on a remarkable 27-year career in service to Hoosiers. As Jan retires and begins the next chapter in her life, it is my great privilege to honor her many achievements and to express my sincerest appreciation for all she has done for our community, our State, and our country.
Jan specializes in senior issues and has helped more than 1,500 individual constituents throughout her time as a congressional staffer. Her career began in 1994 as Staff Assistant for Rep. Steve Buyer (IN-
04), and she has proved to be an invaluable asset in every role since. When Rep. Buyer retired in 2011, she took her talents to the Senate where she served as Sen. Dan Coats' Director of Constituent Services for Indiana until becoming Constituent Liaison in my office in 2015.
I cannot thank Jan enough for going above and beyond for 2nd District Hoosiers. Her vast knowledge of bureaucracy and her ample network of contacts equipped her to answer almost any question, cut through miles of red tape, and provide solutions to individuals and families who felt boxed into a corner. For Members of Congress, our caseworkers are often considered our miracle workers. Jan's compassion, dedication, and tenacity make her one of the best, and I could always count on her to take on challenges and be pragmatic, effective, and supportive.
Jan's expertise and dedication will surely be missed. I'm certain Hoosiers across the State are grateful for her help in stewarding them through the complexities of Medicare enrollment during her 15 years of teaching ``Medicare 101'' in partnership with the Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program. From healthcare to Social Security and pensions, Jan has helped so many Indiana families navigate complex challenges with grace and poise.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Jan Faker on her retirement and thanking her for her decades of service to the 2nd District and the United States of America.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 203
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