[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E418-E419]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING ANDREA S. LEE

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 10, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable servant, Andrea S. Lee.
  Andrea is a native of Grenada, MS, and is the President and Founder 
of The Diamond Project, Inc. She attended undergraduate school at The 
University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, where she earned her 
Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She earned her Master of Business 
Administration from The University of Maryland. Andrea works on Capitol 
Hill for the United States Congress as the Director of Operations for 
the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  Andrea is the owner of Showoff Cosmetics, an inspirational beauty 
brand that encourages individuals to step into their dreams. Within

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two months of its launch, Showoff Cosmetics was displayed on a 
billboard in New York City's Time Square in December 2021.
  Andrea is also owner of Talented Touches by Andrea, where she does 
event planning/design, cake decorating, sweet treats, gift wrapping and 
baskets. With over 19 years of experience, Talented Touches by Andrea 
has provided services for numerous clients, including The Recording 
Academy (Grammys) and Bravo TV's The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Andrea 
has served as a volunteer at the 57th Presidential Inauguration of 
President Barack Obama, worked on the event teams at the 2012 National 
Democratic Convention and the 2016 Democratic Presidential Debate.
  Andrea realized her passion for community service in 2012 after 
starting an annual holiday tradition of adopting families and/or 
nursing homes in her hometown of Grenada, along with the women in her 
family, The LoveLee Ladies. In 2014, she became the co-coordinator of a 
group of female volunteers on Capitol Hill who planned, prepared, and 
served monthly dinners at a local women's shelter in Washington, D.C. 
Andrea is a firm believer that ``God blesses us so that we can bless 
others.'' Therefore, she uses her leadership skills and creative 
abilities to give back to the community. Andrea is a member of Delta 
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. Andrea 
S. Lee for her dedication and tenacity to serving her community and 
desire to be an example for all.

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