[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 59 (Monday, April 4, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S1935]
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                         TRIBUTE TO JACK LESLIE

  Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following 
letter honoring Jack Leslie, be printed in the Record.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

                         Tribute to Jack Leslie

       Dear Jack, Congratulations on your retirement. It's hard to 
     think of you as retired. In the decades since you got your 
     career start in the United States Senate, working for Ted 
     Kennedy, you have made a lasting difference throughout the 
     world: in leading Sawyer Miller; in your very long and 
     incredibly successful run heading Weber Shandwick; in 
     communications in the United States and around the world; and 
     in your countless contributions to international 
     organizations, to boards, and to leadership and development.
       I thank Caroline, Web, and Finn, for sharing you with so 
     many of us over so many years. I know you're excited to have 
     more time to spend with the family, but I know you will 
     continue your service to our nation as well.
       Jack, you've been a leader on more boards than I can name, 
     among them, Water.org, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS 
     Foundation, the UNHCR American Advisory Committee, and of 
     course, most importantly, in my view, the United States 
     African Development Foundation. You've been appointed and 
     reappointed by Senates with both Republican and Democrat 
     majorities; by presidents, both Democrat and Republican. 
     You've made an indelible mark here and around the world.
       Thank you for your friendship, your advice, and your 
     encouragement in my dozen years here in the Senate. And thank 
     you for the incredible difference you've made with your 
     heart, with your service, and with your charm, wit, and 
     insights.
           Sincerely,
     Chris Coons.

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