[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 25, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S4501]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO CHANSE JONES

  Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, today I want to recognize my deputy 
communications director, Chanse Jones, who is leav1ng my office in 
early July after more than 4 years of service to the State of Nebraska 
and to me.
  Although he is a Mississippian by birth, Chanse has become an adopted 
son of Nebraska. He started with me in Washington as a press assistant 
in 2015. I quickly learned he was someone with a big personality, big 
ideas, and a lot of creativity, so I promoted him to the role of deputy 
press secretary. He worked hard, and it wasn't long before he became my 
press secretary and then my deputy communications director.
  As the years went by, Chanse came to love and be loved by so many 
communities across the State of Nebraska. He joined me for many road 
trips all across the Good Life. These trips took us from Omaha to 
Scottsbluff, to my ranch outside of Valentine, to the northeast part of 
the state, and many places between--the stories he could tell about our 
``adventures.''
  During these journeys, Chanse endeared himself to Nebraskans with his 
charming nature. He is a delight, and he made friends just about 
everywhere he went. While on the road, he also captured Nebraska's 
beauty in many ways, including through wonderful photographs that I 
will forever cherish.
  When carrying out his job responsibilities whether in Nebraska or in 
Washington, Chanse always brought a sense of fun to every task. He has 
been a dear friend to me and a fierce protector. He is also an original 
``Friend of Fred'' and godparent of my goldendoodle, Fred Fischer. In 
fact, he helped us find Fred and was with us when we rescued him a few 
years ago.
  The three of us, Fred, my husband Bruce, and I, are certainly going 
to miss Chanse's company.
  I want to thank Chanse for his friendship and his service to the 
people of Nebraska over the years. I wish him all the best in this next 
chapter of his career, and I am excited to see what life has in store 
for him.

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