[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 28 (Friday, February 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE JANE NELSON

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 10, 2023

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the storied public 
service of State Senator Jane Nelson. Senator Nelson retired from 
serving the people of North Texas in the Texas State Senate after a 
historic 30-year career, making her the longest-serving Republican in 
the Texas State Senate. She served as Chairman of the Senate Finance 
Committee and was the first woman in Texas legislative history to chair 
a standing budget-writing committee. Before becoming Chairman of the 
Finance Committee, she was the longest-serving Chairman of the Health 
and Human Services Committee. She even authored three consecutive 
balanced budgets--a feat, if accomplished in Washington, D.C., would be 
of great benefit to our country.
  Her legislative accomplishments are far too numerous to name and 
speak for themselves. Senator Nelson displayed a tireless commitment to 
her constituents and conservative values throughout her time in the 
state legislature. Senator Nelson is a businesswoman, former teacher, 
and proud mother and grandmother who was never afraid to tackle issues 
that matter the most to Texans.
  Senator Nelson is truly committed to public service. She has a proven 
track record and a deep understanding of state government. Because of 
this, Governor Abbott appointed her to serve as Texas Secretary of 
State. In her new role, I know she will work hard to ensure that 
elections in Texas are fair and have accurate, timely results.
  On top of her years of public service, Senator Nelson remained active 
in the North Texas community. While raising her children in Denton 
County, she founded adult literacy programs, served in the PTA, and 
volunteered in her community.
  I am honored to know Jane Nelson and call her my neighbor and friend. 
I congratulate Jane on her retirement from the Texas Senate. A job well 
done. I know she will continue to deliver results for the great people 
of Texas in her new chapter of Public Service.

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