Congratulating Sheila Dacey (Cong. Rec., Jan. 21, 2022)
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Page E61 of the Congressional Record Extensions of Remarks for January 21, 2022, in interleaved columns. Mr. Yarmuth recognizes the distinguished career and retirement of Sheila Dacey, citing her work at CBO as SharePoint Administrator and her contributions to internal communications and analytical collaboration such as CBO's periodic volume of budget options. Another tribute honors Bertha Henry, Broward County Administrator, for her commitment to the county's families and businesses, and a further remark recognizes pro-life advocates across the 18th District.
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January 21, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E61
EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS
CONGRATULATING SHEILA DACEY ingful work of Bertha Henry, Broward County have made it easier for staff to collaborate on
Administrator. analytical work for the Congress, such as
HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH Broward County is a sprawling and culturally CBO’s periodic volume of budget options.
OF KENTUCKY
diverse metropolitan coastal community in the She has made significant contributions to
heart of South Florida, spanning from the enhance internal communications as CBO’s
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ocean to the Everglades, with 1.8 million resi- SharePoint Administrator, enabling CBO’s staff
Friday, January 21, 2022 dents in 31 municipalities. Ms. Henry’s com- to stay better connected and informed. She
Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I rise to mitment to Broward County’s families and has distinguished herself with her hard work
recognize the distinguished career and retire- businesses has been extensive, impressive, and resourcefulness during the pandemic. She
ment of Sheila Dacey after 26 years of service and inspiring. came up with creative ways to instruct CBO’s
at the Congressional Budget Office. Sheila Bertha Henry graduated from Florida State staff in the use of new communications tools
has been Chief of the Income Security and University with a bachelor’s degree in Govern- to help them work more effectively on a re-
Education Cost Estimates Unit in CBO’s Budg- ment and Business Management, and a mas- mote basis.
et Analysis Division since 2015, following two ter’s degree in Public Administration. One of Simone’s expertise also extends to CBO’s
decades as an analyst in that unit. Sheila her fondest memories was watching her par- public website. She was responsible over the
served in numerous capacities as an analyst, ents smile with pride to see their daughter years for publishing time-sensitive, high-profile
including long stints analyzing welfare pro- graduate with a master’s degree, particularly cost estimates as well as the agency’s major
grams and Social Security. since neither of her parents were able to com- recurring reports. That work sometimes re-
It is hard to overstate Sheila’s role in ana- plete their education. Ms. Henry’s can-do atti- quired working during the evening or on week-
lyzing the budgetary impacts of income secu- tude has guided her and served her well, both ends, which Simone always took in stride.
rity legislation over the past two decades. personally and professionally. To her colleagues, Simone has been a con-
Sheila was instrumental in providing insightful Her professional career in public service in- stant source of knowledge, support, and kind-
and objective estimates of the effects of much cludes her native City of Miami, Florida, Day- ness. She has received accolades over the
of the important income security legislation ton (Montgomery County), Ohio, and Broward years for her prompt customer service, pa-
that the Congress has considered, debated, County, where she was named County Admin- tience, reliability, and ingenuity in trouble-
and enacted since 1995. Notable examples in- istrator in 2008. shooting complex SharePoint challenges.
clude the Welfare Reform Act of 1996, subse- Under Ms. Henry’s leadership, Broward She is a consummate professional, always
quent changes to the Temporary Assistance to County has received numerous awards and seeking out opportunities to learn, grow, and
Needy Families program, numerous bills to im- recognitions. Some highlights include Fort share her expanded knowledge with others.
prove child support enforcement, and legisla- Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport She has also led by example in her philan-
tion affecting Social Security benefits. As a being ranked third on the list of best large air- thropic efforts, devoting significant time and
unit chief, she was instrumental in managing ports in the country; receiving the Smart energy to spearheading CBO’s efforts each
CBO’s work related to unemployment insur- Growth Partnership Excellence Award for a year to raise money for breast cancer re-
ance benefits provided during the COVID pan- safe, convenient, and sustainable transpor- search. She has helped raise thousands of
demic. tation system; being awarded the Keep Amer- dollars for that cause over the years. She will
Sheila has worked tirelessly with Members ica Beautiful President’s Circle Award for ex- be missed by her colleagues, who have bene-
of Congress and staff on both sides of the emplary performance in building and sus- fited greatly from the depth of her knowledge,
aisle throughout the years. During many hours taining vibrant communities; and Broward as well as her generous spirit, warmth, and
of discussion and patient explanation, she was County’s Port Everglades receiving the Port of collegiality.
the Year and Best Domestic Departure Port I know my colleagues will join me in extend-
always methodically forthright and fair, em-
Award. ing our thanks and appreciation for Simone’s
bodying CBO’s commitment to nonpartisan
Bertha Henry is a selfless, compassionate, service to our country. We wish her a relaxing,
analysis. She helped us understand the key
and devoted public servant whose commit- well-deserved retirement.
levers to move an estimate and the need to
focus on making the language match the in- ment to our community is exemplary, and I am f
tent. proud to call her my dear friend. I wish her a RECOGNIZING MARCH FOR LIFE
Sheila has been a mentor and guide to nu- heartfelt congratulations on her retirement and 2022
merous analysts at CBO. Thanks to her ef- am grateful for her invaluable work to improve
forts, those analysts have learned to dig deep- the lives of those in Florida’s 23rd Congres- HON. DARIN LaHOOD
er and consider all the possible outcomes of sional District, Broward County, and beyond. OF ILLINOIS
a bill. The high standards that she set for her- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
self and for other analysts will continue to be
a benchmark for CBO’s analysis going for- CONGRATULATING SIMONE Friday, January 21, 2022
ward. THOMAS Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, today, I rec-
On behalf of the House Budget Committee, ognize the thousands of faithful and devoted
I thank Sheila for her years of dedicated serv- HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH students from central and west-central Illinois
ice to the Congress and extend to her our OF KENTUCKY and around the country who are participating
best wishes for a well-earned retirement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in this year’s March for Life celebrations. The
f March for Life began in Washington, DC, as a
Friday, January 21, 2022 small demonstration and has since become
HONORING THE CAREER OF Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I rise to the largest pro-life event in the world.
BERTHA HENRY recognize the outstanding service and con- I am proud to represent Catholic schools in
tributions of Simone Thomas, who is retiring my district, like Peoria Notre Dame High
HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ after 37 years as a skilled and dedicated pub- School, Quincy Notre Dame High School,
OF FLORIDA lic servant at the Congressional Budget Office. Routt Catholic High School in Jacksonville,
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For many years at CBO, Simone has served Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Spring-
as a trusted, expert adviser to senior manage- field, and Bloomington Central Catholic, as
Friday, January 21, 2022
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ment and staff on the most effective use of the they continue to show unending and unwaver-
Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam agency’s intra net and new communications ing support for the pro-life movement. I am
Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise to tools. She has been the driving force spurring honored to recognize the efforts of pro-life ad-
recognize the tremendous career and mean- intranet enhancements and innovations that vocates across the 18th District who have
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