[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H8088]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO NICARISA MAYES

  (Ms. LEE of California asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, in addition to saluting and 
congratulating our colleague and friend, Congressman Mel Watt, I want 
to rise and salute our friend Nikki Mayes tonight.
  Nikki, I just have to say to you first of all, I was a staffer for 
Ron Dellums when I first met Nikki, and I know tonight Ron would want 
to salute you, congratulate you, and thank you so much for your 36 
years of service. So on behalf of Ron Dellums and myself, let me just 
say what a great role model you have been for all of us.
  I also want to thank you for helping us navigate this great 
institution. We will always remember you. We will cherish your 
friendship. And I want to say to you that, as you start this new 
chapter of your life, I hope you get some rest and I hope you have a 
lot of fun.
  Thank you, again, Nikki.

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