[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 214 (Thursday, December 17, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H7235]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING PAMELA DAY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Alaska (Mr. Young) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. YOUNG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my chief of staff, 
Pamela Day. Next month, after 25 years of service--17 of them in my 
office--Pam will begin her well-earned retirement.
  Pam first arrived on Capitol Hill as a college student and served in 
my office with my friend, the late Representative Ben Gilman of New 
York. She first started in my office as a legislative assistant, and 
her policy knowledge and genuine desire to serve my constituents 
quickly became apparent.
  Because of her hard work, determination, and positive attitude, Pam 
was promoted to legislative director, deputy chief of staff, and, 
eventually, she became my chief of staff. Her leadership in my office 
has been invaluable.
  It is no secret, as dean of the House, I have been here for a long 
time. As a Member of this institution for nearly 20 years, Pam stuck 
with me through thick and thin, and I will always be grateful for her 
faithful service.
  She is well respected by everyone, from alumni of my staff and her 
colleagues on Capitol Hill, to leaders in the State of Alaska and 
advocates far and wide. You simply do not achieve this level of respect 
unless you set the gold standard for what a congressional staffer 
should be. Pam has gone above and beyond at every turn.
  Mr. Speaker, a chief of staff doesn't just assist the Member; they 
have an entire team of employees who, at any given time, are working on 
countless issues. My staff would agree, Pam is admired, respected, and 
will be deeply missed.
  Pam's tenure has seen many of the victories I am proud of. She served 
in my office while I served as chairman of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure and passed our landmark highway bill, 
SAFETEA-LU. She also helped pass reauthorization of the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery and Conservation Management Act. And her commitment to 
constituents has helped secure millions of dollars for organizations 
that serve Alaskans and Americans from all walks of life.
  Aside from legislative victories, Pam understood the importance of 
the relationships in Congress. She made sure that my office was always 
in good spirits. And as many will attest, she ensured that our annual 
office Christmas parties were the best on the Hill.
  Mr. Speaker, I am very proud of Pam, and I am saddened to see her go. 
She served me, our State, and our Nation with professionalism, 
commitment, and a sincere love of country. She has always been 
committed to the next generation of congressional staff and has been a 
respected mentor to many of the staffers, both in my office and around 
Capitol Hill. Her leadership in my office was invaluable, and she will 
be missed by her colleagues as well as myself.
  Mr. Speaker, it has been my great honor to call her my chief of staff 
and an even greater honor to call her my friend.
  Pam, I wish you the best in your retirement. You have certainly 
earned it. God bless you, Pam, and thank you for your service.

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