[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 57 (Friday, March 26, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E317]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              COMMEMORATING THE RETIREMENT OF LISA NELSON

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                         HON. JAKE AUCHINCLOSS

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 26, 2021

  Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. Madam Speaker, it is my honor and privilege to 
recognize Lisa Nelson on the occasion of her retirement after 15 years 
of dedicated service to the Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District 
and innumerable years of service to the community at large.
  Lisa was born and raised in Attleboro, Massachusetts. After 
graduating from Attleboro High School and Wheaton College, she inspired 
children by beginning her career as a fifth-grade teacher. After 
transitioning into a career of inspiring her own children at home, Lisa 
would eventually start her own business doing real estate appraisals.
  All throughout, Lisa's commitment to the Attleboro area has never 
wavered. She was the first woman to be appointed as Fire Commissioner 
for the City of Attleboro and recently served a term on the city Board 
of Assessors. She sat on the Attleboro Tricentennial committee and has 
held multiple positions on Boards of Directors for community 
organizations, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, New Hope, The Sturdy 
Memorial Hospital Foundation and Attleboro Enterprises--working to 
improve the lives of some of those most vulnerable populations. Lisa is 
also active not only within her own church but with the Attleboro Area 
Interfaith Collaborative which is a significant resource in addressing 
food insecurity in the area.
  Lisa began her tenure with the House in 2006, serving as a District 
Representative for Congressman Jim McGovern when his district included 
the City of Attleboro. Most recently, she served as District Director 
for Congressman Joe Kennedy and Senior Advisor with my office.
  As I am sure my predecessors will agree, in a job that can have its 
share of difficult decisions, choosing to work with Lisa is not one of 
them.
  Lisa approaches constituent service with an extraordinary amount of 
empathy and kindness. She is a trusted mentor to those she works with 
and three Members of Congress came to rely on her knowledge of the 
district, its needs and navigating the challenges of the federal 
system. She is a true representative of the values of public service.
  It is difficult to truly capture the impact that Lisa has made for 
this office, district and countless constituents and their families but 
suffice it to say that her contributions will be missed. Though for 
those of us who know Lisa, we know those contributions will never truly 
end.

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