[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 209 (Thursday, December 21, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1748-E1749]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO A WORDSMITH

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                         HON. MICHAEL T. McCAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 21, 2017

  Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an integral part of my 
communications team, Renn Osborne. Renn proved to be a valuable asset 
and a dedicated team player who helped articulate the mission of the 
Homeland Security Committee and our Members. He first served as an 
intern in the Committee's press office, then as a Press Assistant, and 
finally rising to the position of Deputy Press Secretary.
  Renn effortlessly juggled print media requests with the daily 
challenges of the Committee's fast-paced press office. His sound 
judgment, quick action, and strong political acumen helped shape the 
Committee's message development. Renn was crucial in communicating the 
Committee's actions to help protect the American people.

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  His abilities were on display at the 53rd United States-Mexico 
Interparliamentary Group Meeting in Mexico City this past summer. The 
meeting transpired at a pivotal time, and Renn's efforts were key in 
communicating the close historic, economic, and cultural bonds that 
have been forged as a result of the U.S.-Mexico relationship over the 
past 192 years.
  I am pleased that Renn has continued his public service on Capitol 
Hill as the speechwriter for Senator Rob Portman. I look forward to 
seeing him continue to grow and develop as a wordsmith and as a 
communicator who is happy to serve his fellow citizens.

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