[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 88 (Wednesday, May 24, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING KELLE STRICKLAND ON HER RETIREMENT

  (Mr. GUEST asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kelle Strickland, who 
is retiring after 20 years of service to the House of Representatives.
  Kelle is currently serving as my counsel on the Committee on Ethics 
and has spent two decades providing invaluable advice to Members and 
staff.
  A native Alabamian, Kelle started her career on the Hill as an 
intern. She was quickly recognized as a leader and served for 6 years 
as the legislative director to former Congressman Jo Bonner. She served 
5 years as chief of staff to Congressman   Michael Burgess, 3 years as 
chief of staff in the Office of House Sergeant at Arms, and the last 
several years in her role as counsel to the ranking member and later 
chairman of the House Committee of Ethics.
  I could not have been able to make the transition into my role at the 
Committee on Ethics without Kelle's guidance. She has served as a 
wealth of institutional knowledge and a trusted adviser to me since 
last August.
  Kelle's presence in the House will be missed, but she will not go 
far. Kelle will continue to be a resource to the institution at the 
helm of the Congressional Institute, where she will undoubtedly enjoy 
continued success.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to join me in congratulating Kelle and 
thanking her for her many years of service.

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