[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 13, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E136-E137]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO STEPHANIE GADBOIS

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 13, 2024

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Stephanie 
Gadbois, a valued member of the House Committee on Appropriations, who 
has more than 20 years of service working in the federal government. 
Her commitment to our country exemplifies the hard work and commitment 
of an esteemed public servant.
  Stephanie began her government career in 2001 when she joined the 
House Committee on Agriculture as Counsel. She was eventually promoted 
to Deputy Chief Counsel, and for good reason: In her seven years with 
the Agriculture Committee, she played a crucial role in the 2002 Farm 
Bill, 2008 Farm Bill, and countless other pieces of legislation that 
positively impacted the agricultural industry.
  In 2008, Stephanie took her agricultural expertise to the House 
Committee on Appropriations, specifically the Subcommittee on 
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and 
Related Agencies. The next year, she moved to the Subcommittee on 
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. 
After returning to the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug 
Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee for a short time in 
2010, Stephanie became a Professional Staff Member on the Subcommittee 
on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, where from 2010 to 
2012 she oversaw accounts pertaining to the Department of Justice and 
related agencies including the United States Attorneys, the United 
States Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms 
and Explosives.
  After six years with the House Committee on Appropriations, Stephanie 
had the opportunity to serve as Senior Counsel for the House Committee 
on the Judiciary. From 2013 to 2019, she enabled better collaboration 
between the Appropriations and the Judiciary Committees and negotiated 
key pieces of legislation that reformed immigration law, addressed 
crime, and reduced regulatory burden.
  At the beginning of the 116th Congress, Stephanie returned to the 
House Committee on Appropriations as Minority Clerk of the Commerce, 
Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. Stephanie's 
extensive expertise and experience earned her the position of Majority 
Clerk and Staff Director of the Subcommittee at the beginning of the 
118th Congress.
  Stephanie has been an exceptional member of the House Committee on 
Appropriations. During her time on the Committee, Stephanie has 
successfully implemented strategies for advancing key funding measures 
and policies through the Committee and Congress.
  On the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, 
I tasked Stephanie with handling some of the most difficult issues. 
Similar to the roles she previously held, I knew she would exceed 
expectations. In times of divided government, her

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ability to negotiate resulted in significant wins on many politically 
charged policies.
  It is my distinct honor to recognize Stephanie as she leaves the 
halls of Congress and starts her next chapter. After countless early 
mornings and late nights of devoted work to our country, I know she is 
looking forward to a change of pace and scenery. I wish Stephanie and 
her husband, Aaron, who served in my personal office as a Military 
Fellow, the best in their next adventure.
  Stephanie will be greatly missed, and I thank her for her dedicated 
service to the United States of America.

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