[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 212 (Tuesday, December 15, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1143]
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CONGRATULATING MS. ANGELE GILROY ON 47 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE WITH THE 
                     CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 15, 2020

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor my constituent, 
Ms. Angele Gilroy, and to congratulate her on her retirement following 
47 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Congress and our nation as an 
analyst with the Congressional Research Service.
  Ms. Gilroy began her federal service in 1974 and has since become 
CRS's principle analyst on telecommunications policy. In this role, she 
has served all 541 Congressional offices and multiple committees who 
have all benefited from her expertise gained through decades of 
research. Ms. Gilroy has consistently provided accurate, nonpartisan 
analysis to Congressional Members and staff to inform policy decisions 
during high-profile events including broadband deployment for COVID-19, 
Net Neutrality debates, the landmark Telecommunications Act of 1996, 
and the Bell telephone system dissolution in 1984.
  But one of the most important services that Ms. Gilroy has provided 
is what she has given to the future generations at CRS. Ms. Gilroy has 
formally mentored new employees and provided informal guidance to 
others on writing, briefing, and research, ensuring CRS will continue 
to provide the highest-quality policy analysis to Congress. The 
standard of excellence she set will be upheld and her legacy will go on 
through the continued efforts of those she trained counseled.
  Ms. Gilroy has served under eight U.S. Presidents, continuing to 
excel in her professional duties as the country progressed into new 
ideals, advanced technologies, and increased security measures. The 
changes that Ms. Gilroy has been a part of have been instrumental, and 
her dedication to accurate data and robust nonpartisan policy analysis 
have been pillars for others to emulate. I am proud to represent Ms. 
Gilroy in Congress, and I thank her for the invaluable contributions 
she has made during her distinguished career.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending Ms. 
Gilroy and in thanking her for her nearly half a century of public 
service.

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