[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 81 (Tuesday, May 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E501]
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                     IN RECOGNITION OF TAYLOR WARE

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                         HON. LAUREN UNDERWOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 11, 2021

  Ms. UNDERWOOD. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Taylor Ware for her 
service in my office in Washington, D.C.
  Taylor joined our office as a legislative correspondent at the 
beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. As our office pivoted to remote 
work and worked 24/7 to respond to the massive increase in constituents 
reaching out with questions or for assistance, Taylor played an 
integral role. Among other accomplishments, she drafted hundreds of 
letters updating constituents on policy changes, made sure every 
incoming message was promptly referred for a response, and solely 
managed a detailed and high-volume correspondence system. Taylor truly 
went above and beyond in managing constituent correspondence, 
fulfilling my commitment to transparency and accountability and 
elevating constituent concerns so we could bring them directly to 
Administration officials. Taylor also worked to improve diversity, 
equity, and inclusion in Congress through her role leading Legislative 
Branch appropriations for the office for Fiscal Year 2022.
  Taylor's thoughtfulness, graciousness, and professionalism were 
invaluable assets as we worked to keep our community safe, healthy, and 
informed in this unprecedented year. I particularly want to recognize 
her efforts to support and mentor interns in our office, who relied on 
her for answers and guidance. Although Taylor may be leaving our 
office, our community in northern Illinois and my entire staff will 
continue to benefit from the results of her hard work and expertise.
  Prior to joining my staff, Taylor earned a Bachelor's degree from 
Pennsylvania State University and a Master's degree from Washington 
University in St. Louis. I am grateful she chose to continue her career 
in public service by joining my office. Our office will miss her 
kindness, intelligence, sense of humor, and love of bizarre Jell-O 
recipes.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to formally thank Taylor Ware for her 
service to my office, to Illinois's 14th Congressional District, and to 
our country.

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