[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 30, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H3979-H3980]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING VIVIAN PIERESCHI

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
dedicated public service and congressional career of a phenomenal 
woman, Vivian Piereschi.
  In August 2001, the people of south Florida's 20th Congressional 
District, which later became the 23rd District that I proudly represent 
today, received a precious gift in the dedicated service of Vivian.
  After more than 20 years, this daughter of Cuban refugees, who 
emigrated to Florida in search of a better life, ended her career 
making the lives of so many others better.
  Vivian became a trusted adviser, advocate, and community leader.
  Through four administrations and two Members of Congress, Vivian 
navigated the Federal Government, in all the ways it serves the 
American people, with a nurturing spirit and patient persistence.
  When we passed the Affordable Care Act, a jubilant Vivian Piereschi 
said: ``Now, we can help so many more people.''
  Whether it was passing life-changing legislation, going door-to-door 
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hurricane relief and assistance, providing immigration help, or just 
hugging the families that lost loved ones in the Surfside condo 
tragedy, Vivian has always been there for our people.
  Vivian sought out a career in public service to be a voice for the 
voiceless, to speak for those who don't have a seat at the table. Every 
day of her 20-plus years of service, she has done just that.
  I know that Vivian will continue to do this self-sacrificing work as 
she moves on to serve seniors in our community in her new role.
  The constituents of Florida's 23rd Congressional District and the 
State as a whole benefited from Vivian's dedicated, diligent work ethic 
and her compassion.
  I know that Vivian's husband, Alex, and sons, Eric and Nicholas, are 
so proud of her and all the work that she has done, and so am I. I 
thank Alex, Eric, and Nicholas for sacrificing their precious family 
time with Vivian so she could serve the people of south Florida for all 
these years.
  I will miss my friend, but I know that we will end up spending many 
more hours of personal time together.
  On behalf of my constituents, current and former staff, and all its 
stakeholders, we proudly thank Vivian and congratulate her as she 
begins the next chapter of her service.
  Te quiero, mi amiga. I love you, my friend.

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