Recognizing Epa Coordinator Beth Murphy

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Ms. BUDZINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to extend my sincerest thanks to the dedication and service of the EPA coordinator for Cahokia Heights, Beth Murphy.

Back in October, I asked EPA Administrator Michael Regan to appoint a member of his team to assist our response to the environmental, health, and safety crisis in Cahokia Heights. He delivered.

As the area's first dedicated Federal coordinator, Beth has helped bring new urgency to alleviating the flooding and sewage crisis in Cahokia Heights and surrounding communities. Her efforts to streamline collaboration between stakeholders across Metro East will help ensure that Federal, State, and local government resources can finally be used collaboratively.

Beth's hard work has helped us to put a spotlight on the needs of a community that has been overlooked for far too long.

I extend my deepest gratitude and appreciation for everything she has done for our community.

As Beth moves to her next assignment, we are excited to welcome our new coordinator, Betsy Nightingale. I look forward to working together with Betsy to build on the progress we have made and to finally solve these problems once and for all.

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