[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 219 (Thursday, December 24, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   SERVING THE 24TH DISTRICT OF TEXAS

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 24, 2020

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to address this chamber for 
the final time. It has been the highest honor of my life to represent 
Texas's 24th district in Congress over the past sixteen years. This 
district is a snapshot of what makes our country great. It has people 
from all walks of life and all different backgrounds, working hard for 
their families and building a vibrant local community.
  I have worked to bring that Texan work ethic to Washington and 
accomplished a great deal. We made our tax code simpler and fairer for 
middle class families. I worked across the aisle to improve access to 
quality health care and encouraged the building of affordable housing 
so that more people can call communities like ours ``home.''
  There are so many people I would like to thank for their support. My 
wife Donna, my children Matthew, Luke, Kenny Junior, and Dallas, and my 
eight grandkids whom I am excited to spend more time with. My great 
staff, who have worked tirelessly on behalf of our district. And of 
course, the people of Texas's 24th District who entrusted me with this 
role. I end my time in Congress with pride and the knowledge that 
America's best days still lay ahead. God bless you all and God bless 
our great country.

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