Thanking Joseph C. Picolla for His Service to the U.S. House of Representatives

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Mr. STEIL. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Ranking Member Morelle and myself, I kindly request that you join me in congratulating Joseph C. Picolla on his retirement from the position of House Inspector General. His retirement marks the culmination of 16 years of dedicated service to the House.

Joe began his service with the House in the Office of the Inspector General in 2008 as a Management Analyst. Over the years, Joe advanced to management and then leadership roles, initially serving as Assistant Director and Director of the Management Advisory Services team. He later became the Deputy Inspector General before assuming the role of Acting Inspector General in June 2021. On April 25, 2022, Joe was officially named the sixth Inspector General of the House of Representatives. During his tenure as Inspector General, the Office of the Inspector General completed numerous audits and advisories targeting high-risk areas within the House and identifying significant process improvements and efficiencies to benefit the institution in the future.

Prior to joining the House, Joe held positions in major financial institutions managing IT service operations, including Technology Help Desks, Availability Management, Incident and Problem Management, and Software Portfolio Change Management, targeting high-risk areas. In addition to his professional work, he dedicated 15 years to volunteering with local law enforcement in his community.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to Joe for his unwavering commitment to service, his dedication, and his leadership while serving the U.S. House of Representatives. We thank him for his contributions and wish him the best as he embarks on this new chapter in his life.

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