[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 20, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E80]
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                       TRIBUTE TO JENNIFER MILLER

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 20, 2015

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
Jennifer Miller, who has worked tirelessly both in my personal office 
and for the Appropriations Committee for the last twenty-five years.
  Jennifer returned to her Kentucky roots when she began her career in 
the U.S. House of Representatives in 1989 by joining my personal office 
staff. In 1996, she was asked to join the staff of the Appropriations 
Committee and since then she has worked diligently for various 
subcommittees, as well as in the front office. Most recently she has 
been responsible for the oversight of the intelligence community's 
budget for the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.
  Jennifer is a dedicated and passionate professional. She knows the 
Congressional rules and the legislative process better than anyone. She 
has always been willing to put the Committee first and has sacrificed 
countless hours, weeks, and years to further enhance the work of the 
Committee. Nothing better exemplifies her dedication than when in March 
2007, Jennifer remained at my side in the Committee hearing room during 
a mark-up of a supplemental bill for two hours longer than planned, 
leaving her short on time to catch a flight to Italy--for her wedding! 
Thankfully she made it to the airport in time, and now has a supportive 
husband, Pete, as well as a cherished daughter, Emma.
  More recently, Jennifer again displayed her true dedication to the 
Committee during the first several months that I was Chairman, by not 
only working for the Defense Subcommittee but also in the front office, 
aiding with the transition process and assembling the current fiscal 
year's consolidated appropriations bill. To this day she continues to 
use her indispensable knowledge by assisting other subcommittees 
through the legislative process and particularly when Committee bills 
are being debated on the House floor.
  I have said before, and I will say again, the Appropriations 
Committee has the best staff on Capitol Hill. However, hopefully just 
this once, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence is 
gaining traction by hiring Jennifer away from us. I will miss 
Jennifer's contributions and leadership; but we thank her for her 
dedication and wish her well in her future endeavors.

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