Recognizing and Congratulating Skeek Frazee

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Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate a great Mainer, Skeek Frazee.

Skeek is retiring this month after 12 dedicated years of constituent service to the people of Maine's First District.

I believe the great majority of us who work in this institution do so because we want to make life better for our neighbors. Skeek exemplifies that spirit.

For over a decade, she has committed herself to some of the most challenging and sensitive cases that come through my office. She has fought for asylum seekers and refugees who have lived through horrors in their home countries. It is no exaggeration to say that new Mainers can build thriving new lives because of her help.

She is known across the country for her work advocating for survivors of military sexual trauma bravely seeking benefits that they deserve from the VA.

Beyond her considerable skill as a caseworker, she has also mentored countless interns; been an unfailingly generous, hilarious, and kind colleague; and become a treasured friend to so many of us in and outside of our office.

Skeek, the people of Maine are infinitely better for having you as an advocate, a neighbor, and a friend. We will miss you dearly, and we wish you the very best in your next chapter.

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