[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 110 (Monday, June 15, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING ALEXIS AYANO TERAI

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                           HON. DIANA DeGETTE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 15, 2020

  Ms. DeGETTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my great 
appreciation for Alexis Ayano Terai, who over the past five years has 
served as Manager of the Congressional Study Group on Japan.
  Through her hard work and dedication, Alexis has enriched our 
nation's relationship with this most critical and important ally.
  The Congressional Study Groups are the premier international projects 
administered by the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress.
  They are also one of the most active and substantive bipartisan 
exchanges involving the U.S. Congress and the legislative branches of 
allied countries.
  Alexis has been an integral part of the Study Group's outstanding 
success and her kindness to others and commitment to her job have been 
exemplary.
  She has worked tirelessly to help build and foster the Congressional 
Study Group on Japan and strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance and 
partnership by creating opportunities for Members and Congressional 
staff to exchange views with their Japanese counterparts both in the 
U.S. and Japan.
  Among her many accomplishments, Alexis helped to develop a myriad of 
programs focused on the bilateral relationship with Japan and the 
broader Asia region.
  As Co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Japan, I've had the 
pleasure of working with Alexis over the last five years. And I know I 
speak for all of my colleagues in the group when I say that Alexis will 
be missed.
  As Alexis pursues her Master's Degree in Asian Studies at Georgetown 
University, we wish her much success and happiness on this new path.

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