[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 178 (Friday, December 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1685]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING JASON JABBAR SPEAR

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to join me in recognizing 
Jason Jabbar Spear, who has served as my Legislative Associate and 
Deputy Communications Director for more than five years. During this 
time, he has proven himself to be a valuable member of my staff and 
essential to the work that our office provides to our more than 670,000 
residents. On December 31, 2016, Jason will be leaving my office to 
further his education at New York University's Robert F. Wagner 
Graduate School of Public Service. Jason's strong work ethic, quick wit 
and humor, intelligence, and constant enthusiasm will surely be missed 
by his colleagues in the House, the residents of the District of 
Columbia, and especially my office.
  Jason, a native of Alabama, quickly adopted D.C. as his second home. 
After completing a term as a White House intern, Jason joined my office 
and took advantage of every opportunity to help the mission of our 
office. Jason performed his duties with excellence and energy. He 
answered phones; wrote correspondence, legislation, and press releases; 
planned events; and even photographed many of those same events, all 
while managing a legislative portfolio. His capacity for hard work and 
his very affable demeanor made Jason a pleasure to be around and work 
with.
  Jason's presence in my office and in the city will surely be missed 
and I wish him all the best in New York.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Jason Spear for his 
outstanding service to the House of Representatives and my office, and 
to the residents of the District of Columbia.

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