[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 2, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H265]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING MARIA MANZO

  (Mr. FOSTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Maria Manzo for 10 
years of service to our office, to the communities that we represent in 
Illinois, and to our country.
  Maria was one of the first people who we hired back in the spring of 
2008 when I left the crazy business of science to enter the sane and 
steady business of the United States Congress.
  Maria began as our ambassador to the Hispanic communities in Aurora, 
the second largest city of Illinois, and she now coordinates outreach 
to all citizens of Illinois' 11th District.
  Maria was with me during the terror of the economic collapse, the 
historic victories of ObamaCare, and the political firestorm that 
accompanied it. She was with us during the electoral defeats of the Tea 
Party wave and the electoral victories of our subsequent return to 
office. Maria is now a steady and trusted voice in our community as we 
navigate the coronavirus crisis.
  During those 10 years, I had the chance to watch Maria's wonderful 
children, Elijah and Sophia, progress from early childhood to becoming 
enchanting adults.
  Maria Manzo, it has been a great 10 years.

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