[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E179]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RETIREMENT OF DORIS JACKSON

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                      HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR.

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 13, 2018

  Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Doris Jackson for her 
remarkable career in the Capitol's food service industry.
   Doris Jackson was born in Rockingham, North Carolina, to proud 
parents Samuel and Lucy Brown. Growing up in a household with seven 
brothers, three sisters, and four other relatives, Doris always knew 
the importance of family. After graduating from Leak Street High School 
in 1964, she moved from Rockingham to Washington, D.C. two years later. 
Doris then went on to receive her post-high school education in 1971, 
specializing in banking. It was in 1980, however, when she got her 
first job in the Capitol as a cashier in the Cannon Carry-Out.
   After just two years, Doris was promoted to the role of supervisor. 
She served in that position until 1994, when she took a brief 
sabbatical. Meanwhile, in 1988, Doris married the love of her live, 
Rev. Dr. Mark Jackson. She ultimately returned to work in 1999, where 
she remained until her recent retirement on December 28, 2017. Doris 
loved working in the Capitol, as she was able to meet and connect with 
countless people, from Members of Congress and staffers to constituents 
visiting Washington, D.C. I am certain that after a long and cherished 
career, Doris will enjoy her well-deserved retirement, during which she 
will enjoy spending time with her son, Michael McDonald, two 
grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
   Doris Jackson also plans to spend her retirement doing what she 
loves. She hopes to travel when she can, and when the weather is nice, 
she will be hard at work gardening. Moreover, as a member of Macedonia 
Community Church for 37 years, she still plans to attend services each 
Sunday. In addition, Doris will continue to volunteer, as she has 
always loved doing community service. Furthermore, she plans to read, 
watch her favorite television shows, and maintain her collection of 
turtle figurines.
   Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Doris Jackson on her phenomenal 
career and retirement. She is kind, caring, and joyful. While I miss 
seeing her in the Longworth cafeteria each day, I hope she is having an 
outstanding retirement.

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