[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E342]
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            HONORING THE LIFE AND CAREER OF JENNIFER WICKRE

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                           HON. GARRET GRAVES

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 20, 2023

  Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, from congressional intern with 
Congressman Jerry Lewis, to senior staff member with Congressman Lamar 
Smith on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and now Deputy 
Staff Director of the Science Committee, Ms. Jennifer Wickre has led an 
impressive career on Capitol Hill. Even though she mistakenly tried to 
sneak away to the private sector for a brief lapse in judgement, 
Jennifer quickly realized that nothing could be as fulfilling as 
working at the United States Capitol. This career choice to come back 
to the Hill is a clear indication of the superior nature of her 
character: she is a true public servant who leads with a servant's 
heart.
  The Capitol Hill community was shocked to learn of Jennifer's cancer 
diagnosis. When we speak of the staffers who have metaphorically 
``given their life to the job,'' it becomes a sobering moment to 
witness a woman who has quite literally laid down her life in the 
service of others. She has been an inspiration to our staff, a dear 
friend and mentor to Ms. Sarah Jorgenson, and a shining example of what 
it means to give of oneself. Let us all pray for a much-deserved 
miracle so that Ms. Jennifer Wickre's time here can last a bit longer. 
If a miracle is not in the works, let us all admire the miracle that 
has already occurred: Congress was honored by Ms. Jennifer Wickre's 
presence in the first place.

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