[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 163 (Friday, October 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1042]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              DAMARIS DEVORA'S 20 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE

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                     HON. JESUS G. ``CHUY'' GARCIA

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 14, 2022

  Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I want to honor Damaris 
Devora, a dedicated public servant, as she celebrates her 20 years of 
service to our communities in Chicago.
  For two decades, Damaris has embraced and nurtured everyone that has 
walked through the doors of the office of Illinois' 4th Congressional 
District with a sole mission- to provide quality, thoughtful and much 
needed assistance to anyone that seeks it out.
  Damaris proudly hails from Humboldt Park in my district, a community 
that is as culturally rich and vibrant as she is. She's a daughter of 
the 4th; from the district through and through. An expert on all things 
Humboldt Park and Chicago, she'll tell you there is nowhere else she 
would rather be. Outside of our office, she is a devoted mother and 
grandmother who fiercely defends, supports and protects her family and 
loved ones.
  Service above self is Damaris' mantra. She is passionate, humble, yet 
unassuming. She's the type of individual that rocks your world with a 
clever comment, an astute observation that makes you laugh, or an 
outburst of joy and energy that is simply contagious. Her coworkers, 
past and present, love her as much as our constituents do.
  The quality of her service to our constituents is truly unrivaled. 
She has been so effective in helping the federal government work for 
constituents that people ask for her by name when they need help, often 
choosing to face wait times rather than leave without seeing or 
speaking with her. She is, effectively, the embodiment of what public 
service means.
  The amount of individuals she has assisted over the years is 
impossible to count, but they hail from all parts of Illinois, the 
United States and even the world. She has fought tirelessly to keep 
families together and to reunite loved ones from all across the globe. 
Her service transcends the borders of the 4th Congressional District. 
There is no greater joy in Damaris's eyes than that of a favorably 
closed case, signaled by her signature bell ring in the office. When 
you hear bells in our office, you know Damaris has worked her magic. 
She deserves a medal for her work, yet she's only motivated by her deep 
desire to help her community, not by recognition.
  Damaris Devora reminds us that a life dedicated to public service is 
beautiful and rare. This is why Damaris must be celebrated and 
appreciated. Having good, kind hearted, and selfless people in our team 
will always be our greatest asset as Members of Congress, and we're 
lucky to have Damaris on our side. Damaris is an important member of 
our team, and her abilities and contributions have been crucial to our 
continued success. I thank Damaris for all that she does. 
Congratulations on 20 Years of Service.

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