[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 57 (Wednesday, April 24, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING MICHAELEEN EARLE CROWELL

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                            HON. JOHN LEWIS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 24, 2013

  Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Mrs. Michaeleen Earle 
Crowell on her recent promotion from legislative director to chief of 
staff to Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT). It is a well-deserved honor.
  For eight years, Michaeleen served as my legislative director, 
managed my legislative staff, and strategized successful initiatives 
like health care reform, the Voting Rights Act reauthorization, and the 
crafting of the Voter Empowerment Act. When Michaeleen joined my staff 
in 2005, she brought balance, leadership, and practical experience to 
our Ways and Means Committee health care and Oversight Subcommittee 
work.
  A native of Lowell, Massachusetts, Michaeleen is a seasoned policy 
expert and strategist. She grew up in a family engrained in progressive 
politics, and Capitol Hill was a natural fit. Nearly 20 years ago, she 
began her congressional career as a research assistant on the Committee 
on Labor and Human Resources to my good friend, Senator Edward M. 
Kennedy.
  Michaeleen went on to earn undergraduate and law degrees from Boston 
University. She then gained first-hand experience with health care law 
in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, before moving to Atlanta to 
practice health care, business, and civil law. She also returned to her 
public service roots--providing counsel during the transition and 
inauguration of Mayor Shirley Franklin and serving as legislative 
director and counsel for the newly-elected Congresswoman Denise Majette 
(D-GA) who served the congressional district which neighbors the one I 
represent.
  Although we miss Michaeleen and her beautiful family--her husband 
James and children Jac and Ellie--I wish them continued success and 
happiness, and I congratulate her from the bottom of my heart on her 
recent promotion.

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