[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 51 (Friday, March 22, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MY PRESS SECRETARY, TAYLOR DEACON, FOR HER EXCELLENT WORK 
         ON BEHALF OF MINNESOTA'S THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                           HON. DEAN PHILLIPS

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 22, 2024

  Mr. PHILLIPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my Press 
Secretary, Taylor Deacon, for her work on behalf of every constituent 
in Minnesota's Third Congressional District. This week, Taylor will 
depart my office for a new opportunity serving as Deputy Communications 
Director and Press Secretary in the Office of Rep. Don Davis, and I 
could not be more proud or grateful for her service.
  A Michigan native, Taylor's Midwest work ethic shines through in 
everything she does. From earning a Girl Scout Gold Award to graduating 
Magna Cum Laude from Elon University, her grit was as evident early in 
life as it is now on Capitol Hill.
  As my Press Secretary, Taylor served as a trusted advisor and liaison 
to the media, using her sharp communications skills to articulate the 
accomplishments of our office and forge productive relationships with 
members of the press. Taylor brought a combination of passion, zeal, 
and enthusiasm to whatever task she was assigned. Her communications 
instincts, honed by work experience in the private and public sectors, 
are top notch, and I couldn't ask for a better companion to dash to an 
interview during a busy week.
  Taylor Deacon has a rare combination of wit and patience that helps 
her maneuver whatever press landscape came her way. An invaluable 
member of my team, Taylor brought humor to a job that can often feel 
heavy and remained unflappable in tough situations. Her colleagues on 
the legislative team will always remember her skill at turning dry bill 
text into punchy press releases and consistently being game for a 
little wordplay on even the most arcane topics. Taylor has explained 
the difference between official and political work enough in the past 
year to last a lifetime and still has a bright smile for everyone she 
encounters. Her charm and grace--as well as her sarcasm--will be deeply 
missed by her colleagues.
  The people of Minnesota's Third Congressional District were lucky to 
have her expertise and leadership, and she will be dearly missed. 
However, I'm extraordinarily happy that this expertise will continue to 
serve the Nation and the people of North Carolina's First Congressional 
District. I wish Taylor all the best in her future endeavors and thank 
her for three years of faithful service to this Nation--and many more 
to come.

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