[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 208 (Thursday, January 3, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1746]
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   DEPARTURE OF BARBARA ANGUS FROM THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 3, 2019

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is with a deep sentiment of 
gratitude that I rise today to recognize Barbara Angus, Chief Tax 
Counsel for the Ways and Means Committee, as she departs our Committee 
staff.
  Whenever I travel Texas and the country, folks often ask me when I 
knew that tax reform was going to be a reality. Without a doubt, that 
moment hit me when Barbara interviewed for the position of Chief Tax 
Counsel.
  Holding degrees from two Ivy League Institutions, and with decades of 
experience at the Treasury Department and within the private sector, 
few in Washington match Barbara's intelligence, leadership, and work 
ethic. Barbara understands our tax code almost better than anyone else. 
Which is why she understood that it was time for a rewrite, to get rid 
of its uncompetitive and unfair nature.
  Mr. Speaker, Barbara's efforts changed history. With her guidance and 
expertise, we were able to create a tax code that finally works for 
families and Main Street businesses.
  For the first time in over 30 years, we did what many said was 
impossible. We lowered rates while broadening the base; we closed 
special-interest loopholes that riddled the system for far too long; we 
gave families first say over their hard-earned money; and we gave our 
job creators a tax code that allows them to compete and win here at 
home instead of abroad. None of this would have been possible without 
Barbara Angus.
  On behalf of our entire Committee, I want to say thank you to Barbara 
for her three years of service to the people's House. I am so thankful 
for her guidance and friendship. My Chairmanship has been benefited 
greatly because of Barbara and it has been an honor to work with her.
  We wish her all the best as she moves on to the next chapter of her 
storied career. Barbara will be missed dearly by our Committee staff, 
and she will always be part of our Ways and Means family.

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