[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E223]
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                    IN RECOGNITION OF DONALD POLLARD

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                         HON. LAUREN UNDERWOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 2020

  Ms. UNDERWOOD. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Donald W. Pollard, 
III for his service in my office in Washington, D.C.
   Donald joined our office as a legislative assistant and served as an 
advisor for my work on the House Committee on Homeland Security, in 
addition to handling a policy portfolio that included energy, 
environment, natural resources, judiciary, campaign finance, and other 
issues. Among other accomplishments, he developed and led introduction 
of the Climate and Health Protection Act and the Safe Communities Act. 
Donald was instrumental in our office's work to advance clean energy 
policy, protect communities from domestic threats, and counter gun 
violence.
   Donald's intellect, diligence, and professionalism have been 
invaluable assets as we worked to establish our legislative operation 
from scratch during my first year in office. I commend his ability to 
direct a wide policy portfolio while leading my staff work on the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Although Donald may be leaving our 
office, our community in northern Illinois will continue to benefit 
from the results of his hard work and accomplishments.
   Prior to joining my staff, Donald earned a Bachelor of Arts from the 
University of Richmond. He then earned a Master of Public 
Administration from American University while serving his home-state 
Senator. I am grateful he chose to continue his career in public 
service by joining my office. Our team will miss his expertise, work 
ethic, sense of humor, and encyclopedic knowledge of Beyonce.
   Madam Speaker, I would like to formally thank Donald W. Pollard, III 
for his service to my office, to Illinois's 14th Congressional 
District, and to our country.

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