[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 20 (Wednesday, February 3, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E98-E99]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MAGGIE SMITH

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 3, 2021

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Margaret Smith, 
on her twenty-four years of service as an employee of the United States 
Congress.
  A native Texan, Maggie received her Bachelor of Arts in History from 
the University of North Texas. Following graduation, she began her 
career with then-United States Senator, Phil Gramm, where she dutifully 
served as the State Administrator assisting in the management of seven 
regional offices across the

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state. In addition to directing administrative support, she was 
responsible for managing an extensive casework portfolio and overseeing 
Senatorial United States Service Academy nominations,
  In 2003, Ms. Smith would transition to the office of United States 
Congressman Jeb Hensarling (TX-05), where she would assume the role of 
Senior Constituent Liaison. As part of her duties, Maggie maintained 
casework operations and fostered strategic relationships on behalf of 
the Congressman between federal agencies and community leaders. Maggie 
also managed a wide variety of programs and events while working 
alongside colleagues in both the Washington, D.C. and district offices.
  Following Congressman Hensarling's retirement in 2018, Maggie served 
the people of Texas' Third Congressional District as a Senior 
Constituent Services Coordinator, where she would assist with casework 
and community outreach across Collin County. During her time working 
for Congress, Maggie has been recognized as a respected professional, 
esteemed for her past efforts across the state.
  Now upon her retirement and as she begins a new season of life, I ask 
my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me 
in recognizing Ms. Margaret Smith for her longtime service and to wish 
her well on her future endeavors.

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