[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 215 (Friday, December 18, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H7262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE EXEMPLARY SERVICE OF MAIA HUNT ESTES

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Maryland (Mr. Brown) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the exemplary 
service of my now former chief of staff, Maia Hunt Estes.
  Maia has been an indispensable adviser and confidante to me for more 
than a decade, including my first days in Congress and during my tenure 
as Maryland's Lieutenant Governor. It is fair to say that I wouldn't be 
here today without her extraordinary counsel.
  I could count on Maia day and night to get the job done. Maia brought 
an unmatched level of commitment to every issue, every challenge, every 
single fight, every constituent case, no matter how big or small.
  Throughout our time together, Maia has provided strategic advice and 
clear-eyed leadership on national security and defense, transportation 
and infrastructure.
  Maia served as my key liaison to the Congressional Black Caucus and 
Democratic leadership on core issues to me and the people of Maryland. 
Her deep understanding of the issues, candid advice, insightful 
opinions, and passionate drive for serving others has helped me deliver 
for my State, my constituents, our servicemembers, and our country.
  Maia served as a mentor for my team, both in my district office and 
on Capitol Hill. She led my staff to always put the needs of our 
constituents first and work hard to enact real change.
  I look forward to seeing the great work that Maia will do as she 
takes on new challenges and, no doubt, excels.
  Maia, thank you very much for your years of service. You have made a 
difference in the lives of many, and I know you will continue to do so 
in the years ahead.

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