[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 204 (Tuesday, January 3, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1368]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE CAREER OF KELLY S. GILL

                                 ______
                                 

                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 3, 2023

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Kelly S. Gill for 30 
years of service as a Congressional employee with the U.S. House of 
Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Kelly has served in different 
roles throughout her career in the Central Valley and her selfless 
dedication is clearly evident.
  Kelly is a resident of Clovis, California and raised by a military 
family. With a strong influence from her father and brothers' 
retirement from the United States Marine Corps, she always carries a 
special place in her heart for the military and veterans. After 
graduation at Clovis High School, she attended California State 
University, Fresno and earned a Political Science degree. She used her 
customer service skills and degree to help others in public service.
  Kelly began her career as a Congressional Employee in November 1992 
working for Congressman Richard H. Lehman, Congressional District 19 in 
the U.S. House of Representatives. She then worked for a few months as 
Caseworker for California State Assemblymember Cruz Bustamante before 
joining the office of U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer as Outreach Director 
in 1995. In 2005, Kelly switched back over the U.S. House of 
Representatives and has spent 17 years with the Office of Congressman 
Jim Costa, while serving in Congressional Districts, CA20 and CA16.
  Kelly's name is well-known in the veteran and Punjabi community. She 
has helped many people throughout Congressman Costa's district with 
federal agencies such as United States Citizenship and Immigration 
Services (USCIS), Social Security Administration (SSA), military, 
Veterans Affairs (VA), Medicare, Transportation Security Administration 
(TSA), Embassies and Consulates, and more. Kelly's expertise in 
constituent services working on difficult inquiries were life-changing 
for many.
  Kelly has coordinated special events for the Congressman and 
dignitaries, trained staffers, and interns, led the Service Academies, 
and continues to do so with the goal to see people succeed.
  With her two children, Kyle Gill age 29 and Kaylee Gill age 19 by her 
side, she continues to help people through hardships. Her wisdom is 
immense and 30 years in public service is without doubt, selfless years 
of compassion to assist anyone in need.
  I invite everyone to celebrate my Deputy District Director and 
Director of Constituent Services, Kelly's career with me. Her work 
ethics are the definition of what public service is. Thirty years ago, 
Kelly started her career working for 4 Valley members and she still 
enjoys what she does.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the career 
of Kelly Gill. May we continue to be influenced by her work ethics and 
immense knowledge in helping people of the Central Valley. Kelly's 
character and passion is an inspiration for all.