[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 127 (Friday, July 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E803]
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 RECOGNIZING LANA ABBASI FOR HER DUTIFUL SERVICE IN CONGRESS ON BEHALF 
            OF THE 41ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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                            HON. MARK TAKANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2022

  Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I rise to today to honor Lana Abbasi, a 
dedicated member of my team who has recently announced her plans to 
return home to California to join the private sector. Since October 
2017, Lana has loyally served the constituents of the 41st 
Congressional District, where she has worn many hats as a field 
representative, press secretary, and now communications director for my 
office.
  Lana has been an invaluable asset to the institution of Congress and 
my team, and we are deeply saddened by her departure. During her 
tenure, Lana has elevated the values of my constituents and their needs 
through influential media strategies on numerous topics that have 
brought national recognition to the Inland Empire.
  Lana's work to deliver timely information to constituents regarding 
COVID-19 in the face of a global pandemic was vitally important to the 
health and well-being of thousands of people in the Inland Empire. Her 
messaging and outreach on other issues such as the treatment of our 
veterans, the future of work, and federal investments in local projects 
were also imperative.
  Madam Speaker, I am incredibly honored to have had Lana as a member 
of my team. Her contributions to my office and the constituents of 
California's 41st District will be forever celebrated through her 
service and her work. Lana's quick wit and impeccable fashion sense 
will be missed in the office each day, and I wish her all the best in 
her future endeavors.

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