[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 104 (Thursday, June 4, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E517]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION OF ZACHARY K. OSTRO

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                          HON. ROBIN L. KELLY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2020

  Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to thank my 
departing Legislative Director, Zachary K. Ostro, for his hard work and 
dedication.
  Zach joined my team as a Legislative Fellow shortly after completing 
his JD at the University of Maryland School of Law. As a fellow, one of 
his largest contributions came as Chief Content Editor of the 2014 
Kelly Report on Gun Violence in America, the first-ever Congressional 
analysis of the nation's gun violence epidemic. He quickly became an 
indispensable part of the team and transitioned into a full-time role 
as a Legislative Assistant. In 2016, he became Legislative Director and 
helped me enact a number of bills including the Connected Government 
Act and Action for Dental Health Act into law.
  While leading my legislative team, Zach also continued his education 
and obtained an MBA from Georgetown University in 2018. His family also 
grew while part of Team Kelly with the birth of his beautiful daughter, 
Sophie.
  Originally from Cleveland, Zach is a diehard Indians fan and avid 
bowler. As he departs for a new opportunity, I wish him and his family 
all the best.
  Again, I thank Zach for his years of service to the 2nd Congressional 
District of Illinois.

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