[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 14, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E488]
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        RECOGNIZING STEPHANIE PETERS FOR 15 YEARS WITH MICROSOFT

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2024

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Stephanie 
Peters for over thirty-five years of work in corporate social 
responsibility, and to congratulate her on her retirement as one of 
Microsoft's Directors of Federal Government Affairs for the House of 
Representatives.
  Throughout her 15 years with Microsoft, Stephanie has been 
instrumental in guiding and evolving the company's public policy 
practice. She was responsible for engaging Democrats in the House of 
Representatives to advance a wide range of priorities for Microsoft, 
including supply chain management, national security, and intellectual 
property matters.
  While Stephanie's service to Microsoft is commendable on its own, her 
prior experience and achievements with the House and Senate Judiciary 
Committees, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, and Patton Boggs 
LLP are equally worthy of praise and recognition.
  Thanks to her unmatched combination of work ethic and subject matter 
expertise, House Democrats were able to draft and pass the landmark 
Digital Millennium Copyright Act, as well as navigate complex 
immigration reform negotiations throughout the late 1990s. Moreover, 
her legal work on international issues ranging from corporate global 
sustainability to pro-bono representation of refugees is a testament to 
her commitment to building a better world and helping others advance.
  From her service on the Boards of Directors for organizations like 
the Ohio State University Alumni Association to her co-founding of DC 
Jazz Fest, Stephanie's desire to foster positive community is evident 
in every personal and professional effort she embarks on. Her 
mentorship to others and dedication to lifting as she climbs has left 
an indelible mark on everyone in her path, and they will continue 
leaving a positive impact on her community and our country for years to 
come.

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