[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 214 (Thursday, December 17, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7565-S7566]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                      Tribute to Johanna Jablonski

  Madam President, before I close, I would like to take a moment to pay 
tribute to one of my staffers, Johanna Jablonski. Johanna is originally 
from the small town of Ethan, SD, and is a graduate of and former 
basketball star at Mount Marty College.
  She first joined our team as a summer intern, working in Sioux Falls. 
A little over 6 years ago, she moved to Washington, DC, and became a 
permanent member of the office. She started out as a staff assistant 
and eventually worked her way up to become my scheduler--and our 
starting pitcher, I might add--here in DC.
  When Johanna first came to my office, she intended to move back home 
after a year or two, but God had plans

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for her here in DC. About 3 years ago, she met her husband Anthony at a 
Boy Scouts fish fry at St. Peter's Church right here on Capitol Hill. I 
know Johanna regards that as a blessing for her, but it was a blessing 
for our office, too, because we got to keep her around a little longer 
than she had originally anticipated. But now, in a couple of weeks, 
Johanna will move back to South Dakota. We are all very excited for 
her, but she will be sorely missed.
  Madam President, I know I don't have to tell you or any other Senator 
here just how important the role of a scheduler is in any office. The 
days here on Capitol Hill are busy. Our schedulers are the ones who 
bring some semblance of organization to an otherwise chaotic day, 
making sure we get to connect with our constituents in town, make it to 
committee hearings and votes on time, get the briefings we need on 
legislation, and much more.
  Johanna is not only a good scheduler, she is a great one. I will miss 
her patience, her professionalism, and her unparalleled ability to keep 
trains running on time. But what I and I think the rest of my staff 
will miss the most about Johanna is her kindness. Johanna has had a 
positive impact on pretty much every staffer who has worked with me 
during her time here, taking the time to get to know each of them on a 
personal level. Whether she is interacting with an agency head, 
constituent, or a fellow staffer, she is always the same--unfailingly 
gracious, patient, and kind.
  No matter how busy or chaotic the day, Johanna can be counted on to 
bring a steady hand and a positive attitude. She is a woman of deep 
faith, and it shows. I am sad to see her go, but I want to wish her the 
very best of everything as she embarks on this new chapter in life.
  Johanna, thank you for all your hard work on behalf of South Dakota. 
You will be missed.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Scott of Florida). Without objection, it 
is so ordered.