Recognizing the Achievements of Chief Marilynn ``lynn'' Malerba

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Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements of United States Treasurer and Mohegan Chief Marilynn ''Lynn;'' Malerba. Lynn has been honored this year with the distinction as the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, for her model behavior for those in Eastern Connecticut as well as the entire country.

Born 1953. to Loretta and Albert Roberge. Lynn was raised by her parents to value hard work for the benefit of a community. She derives from a resilient line of Mohegan Tribe change makers and has lived a life defined by change and advocacy performed at all levels of government. As a matter of fact. Lynn's mother holds the title of Nonner, a unique honor given for her role in gaining the tribe its federal recognition, preserving its sacred sites. and ensuring the continuance of Mohegan culture.

Lynn's value for purposeful, hard work carried over into her first career as a registered nurse at Hartford Hospital and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London. Connecticut. Lynn's dedication to patients from the community ultimately earned her the position of director of Cardiology and Pulmonary Services.

After her time as director, Lynn joined the tribal government of the Mohegan as the Executive Director of Health and Human Services. Lynn's penchant for progress soon saw her elected to the Tribal Council wherein she became chairwoman. During her time as chairwoman, Lynn returned to school in the pursuit of a master's in public administration from the University of Connecticut, feeding her eternal hunger for learning. Her full list of educational accomplishments to date include studying nursing at Hartford Hospital's College of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science from then St. Joseph's College--now University of Saint Joseph, a Master of Public Administration from UConn and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Yale University.

Lynn's MPA provided her the skills necessary to elevate her administrative abilities, a background which suited her as the then- chairwoman of the Mohegan Tribal Council. Five years after her entry onto the Tribal Council. in 2010, Lynn was appointed as the first female Chief of the Mohegans in modern history.

It is no wonder why Chief Malerba was considered and chosen to serve as our nation's 45th treasurer in September 2022. In her new position. Chief Malerba has the same opportunity for advocacy and bettering native communities through her supervision of the Office of Tribal and Native Affairs, an office which acts as a hub for Tribal policy. Chief Malerba also has additional responsibilities in relation to setting our nation's fiscal policy, including oversight of the U.S. Mint, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and Fort Knox, advising the Treasury Secretary on community development and public engagement, and acting as a liaison between the US Federal Reserve.

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