[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 129 (Friday, August 9, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E812]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING LAURA BRIGGS

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 9, 2024

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Laura 
Briggs, who has served as one of my most trusted staff members for more 
than a decade in her role as a District Field Representative and 
District Scheduler. Laura is leaving my office after 14 years of 
distinguished service. For 12 of those years as District Scheduler, 
Laura has been the glue that has kept my office running efficiently. It 
is often said that the scheduler has the hardest job in a congressional 
office. One must possess exceptional organizational skills, a strong 
work ethic, initiative, professionalism and above all else thick skin. 
These are all qualities that Laura not only displays but sets the 
standard.
  Constituents of the Sixth Congressional District have also had a 
fierce advocate in Laura, who has helped countless constituents resolve 
issues with the federal government. Her advocacy and commitment were 
never more on display during Superstorm Sandy which devastated my 
district in 2012 and the COVID pandemic that gripped the world. In the 
weeks, months, and years following Sandy, Laura was a key field 
representative helping victims recover and rebuild when everything was 
lost. During the height of the pandemic, Laura became a leader in my 
office, helping constituents gain much needed access to unemployment 
benefits and helping businesses gain access to grants and loans to keep 
their doors open. Without exaggeration, hundreds of families were able 
to put food on the table during a time of great uncertainty because of 
Laura's tireless efforts.
  Before joining my office in 2010, Laura started her career in public 
service as an aide to three different New Jersey Governors, Richard 
Codey, Jon Corzine, and Chris Christie. Serving in roles as a scheduler 
in the Operations office of the Governor and Aide to the Governor in 
the Appointments Office. Laura received her B.A. in Political Science 
Magna Cum Laude in 2005 from Northeastern University in Boston, 
Massachusetts.
  Over the last 14 years, Laura has spent a lot of long days, nights 
and weekends serving my office and ultimately the people of the Sixth 
Congressional District. I also want to acknowledge the love and support 
she has received from her husband Jon and her two children Sarah and 
Andrew. In addition to her public service, Laura is also dedicated to 
her children and her community, serving as a member of the Girl Scouts 
of the Jersey Shore and a volunteer coach with the Point Pleasant 
Soccer Association.
  Mr Speaker, it should go without saying that the American people, New 
Jerseyans, and the people of the Sixth Congressional District have been 
well served by Laura Briggs for the last 14 years. Even though she is 
moving on from her service to the United States Congress, I wish her 
nothing but the best in her future endeavors and know that whatever 
path she chooses will be a successful one.

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