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CELEBRATING THE WORK OF FORMER DIRECTOR OF CASEWORK AND CONSTITUENT
SERVICES ELLIE LaBOTTE
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HON. CHERI BUSTOS
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Friday, September 30, 2022
Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and recognize the work of Ellie LaBotte, my former Director of Casework and Constituent Services in Rock Island, Illinois.
Ellie was the very first intern to be hired in my district office, and due to her exceptional work, was hired as a Constituent Advocate before she even graduated college. She quickly moved up to Senior Constituent Advocate and was later promoted to Director of Constituent Services. In our office Ellie handled Veterans and Department of Defense casework, and was instrumental in identifying issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs on the ground. She also ran our robust intern program in Illinois, maintaining strong ties to many former interns and assisting them in their future careers.
Ellie was responsible for getting military medals for many constituents. However, the one that meant the most to her and was a major casework achievement, was getting a Prisoner of War Medal for Richard Holmquist, who earned this during his service in the Korean War, and had previously fought in World War II. I had the great pleasure of presenting the award to his son, Paul Holmquist, during a prominent medals ceremony with participation from the Deputy Commanding General of First Army at the Rock Island Arsenal. During her time in the office, Ellie successfully closed nearly 2,000 cases and has made a significant difference in the lives of countless constituents.
It is because of dedicated and impactful leaders such as my former Director of Casework and Constituent Services, Ellie LaBotte, that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to, again, formally celebrate the amazing work of Ellie LaBotte.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 159(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 159(2)
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