[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E972-E973]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MS. JUDY SCHNEIDER

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2019

  Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Judy 
Schneider of the Congressional Research Service for her service to the 
United States Congress and the

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American people. After over 40 years of dedicated service, Ms. 
Schneider is retiring.
  When I was first elected to Congress, Ms. Schneider was my most 
valuable resources for learning how this institution functions. She 
helped me understand parliamentary procedure, and even took the time to 
role play scenarios with me so I could best serve my constituents. When 
Democrats lost the Majority in 1994, Ms. Schneider gave me all the 
tools I needed to tackle being in the Minority.
  Over her storied career, she has honed a singular knowledge of the 
legislative and political process and has shared this insight for the 
benefit of the institution and the young people who came to this city 
to make opportunity real for their communities and their country. It is 
thanks to Ms. Schneider that many of my colleagues in Congress are able 
to serve their constituents every day. She taught me everything I know 
about the steering process, a key part of Congress' work. I still use 
the knowledge Ms. Schneider shared with me every day.
  As well as helping to guide Members of Congress and their staff 
through the procedures of this institution, she has helped countless 
young professions through her Direct Connect to Congress classes. Ms. 
Schneider leaves behind a legacy of hard work and dedication to 
mentoring other professionals dedicated to civil service that will live 
on in the Women in Government Relations Judy Schneider Fellowship 
program.
  One of my personal heroes, Shirley Chisholm, said ``service is the 
rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.'' Ms. Schneider 
has certainly paid her rent. The Congress is a place long in history 
and deep with complexity. It can be a labyrinth where passionate 
individuals dedicated to service become separated from their original 
aspirations. It has been Judy who has, again and again, helped others 
navigate the path to change. I congratulate her on 40 years of service 
and I thank her for impacting the lives of hundreds of young people, 
staff and members.
  It is my honor and privilege today to recognize Ms. Judy Schneider 
for her hard work and dedication, and to wish her the best of luck in 
her new retirement. She will be greatly missed.

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