[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 29 (Thursday, February 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E178]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF TEXAS SENATOR JANE NELSON

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 14, 2019

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in tribute to my friend 
Texas State Senator Jane Nelson. On Tuesday, January 8, 2018, Senator 
Nelson gaveled in the first day of the Texas Senate, becoming the first 
woman to usher in the opening session.
  Senator Nelson is a true trailblazer. First elected in 1993, she is 
the highest-ranking Republican in the Texas Senate. During her tenure, 
Senator Nelson has led efforts to promote fiscal responsibility, 
strengthen education, and care for Texas veterans. She made history in 
2013 when she was appointed as the first woman to chair the Texas 
Senate Committee on Finance, and in this role continues to oversee the 
creation of the Texas budget.
  Senator Nelson lives in Flower Mound and represents portions of 
Denton and Tarrant Counties. A former teacher and fellow University of 
North Texas alum, she previously served two terms on the State Board of 
Education. As a public servant and longtime North Texas fixture, 
Senator Nelson is deeply committed to our community. I am grateful for 
her many years of service, and I congratulate her on this 
groundbreaking achievement.

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