Honoring Sonja L. Johnson

Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank and celebrate Mrs. Sonja L. Johnson for over 25 years of dedicated service to our country and its Veterans.

Sonja served as a part of the U.S. Army for five years. During that time. she served our country selflessly and with honor. Following her time in the Army, she joined the Marine Corps System Command as a Contract Specialist where she excelled and achieved Contracting Level 3 Career Field Certification with the Department of the Navy.

In February 2012, she joined the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Contract Specialist at the Strategic Acquisition Center. In 2017, Sonja was promoted to Procurement Analyst because of her exemplary credentials, experience, and professionalism. During her tenure at the VA, Sonja has followed through on delivering Veterans, their widows, and their children with extraordinary service and support.

Sonja has been a compassionate public servant and supportive colleague. She has provided her teammates with training and developmental opportunities--proving to be an asset to all around her. Her work ethic and love for service extend past her job. In her free time, Sonja volunteers with her church and her sorority.

Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating and thanking Mrs. Sonja L. Johnson for her service on behalf of our country and our Veterans and in wishing her the best as she retires to spend time with her family and loved ones.