[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 186 (Thursday, December 1, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8704]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING RUTH WARD

  (Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
tenure of my longtime scheduler, director of operations, and policy 
adviser, Ruth Ward.
  After 6 extraordinary years on Capitol Hill, Ruth is leaving public 
service for a new opportunity, and she is also adding a second baby to 
the family in the process.
  My wife, Kelly, and I have known Ruth for many years and have admired 
her work and exceptional talents long before she joined our team after 
my election to Congress in 2016.
  Ruth has been more than a consummate professional and office 
coordinator. She has brought faithful perspective and wise counsel. She 
has mentored countless young staffers, and she has opened her home to 
those who are away from family during the holidays.
  Ruth has been like family to all of us. Everybody on Team Johnson 
will miss her presence terribly.
  Madam Speaker, we thank her for her invaluable contributions to the 
people of our home State of Louisiana and ensure her that she and 
Richard and their young family will remain in our prayers as they 
pursue the next steps in their journey.
  We are grateful, Ruth. Thank you for a job well done.

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