[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 148 (Monday, September 23, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H5565-H5566]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH D. LESKO

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania). The Chair 
recognizes the gentlewoman from Arizona (Mrs. Lesko) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my son Joseph D. 
Lesko.
  Joey is my oldest son. I can't believe he is 30 years old already. It 
seems like it wasn't that long ago when Joey was born.
  I have a great photo of my husband changing Joey's diaper in the 
hospital after he was born. My husband was so happy to have his first 
son. After a number of diaper changes, I don't think he had that smile 
on his face anymore.
  Then came years of birthday parties, parties with families and 
friends, swimming, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, camping, and baseball. We 
have had a lot of fun throughout the years.
  I am proud of my son Joey. He is a great son. He is successful in his 
job in IT. He bought a really nice home, and it is close to where I 
live, which I obviously love.
  He is getting married in October of this year. I am so thankful that 
Joey is in my life. As I end my term in Congress, I am so happy to 
recognize him.
  May God continue to bless him for years to come.


 In Recognition of the Upcoming Wedding of Joseph Lesko and Cherie Arel

  Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my son Joseph 
Lesko, also known as Joey, and his fiancee, Cherie Arel, on their 
upcoming wedding.
  After dating for 5 years, Joey and Cherie are getting married on 
October 26 of this year, 2024, in my hometown, Peoria, Arizona.

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  My husband, Joe, and I, wish them as much happiness as we have had in 
our marriage of over 30 years.
  I congratulate Joey and Cherie. May God continue to bless you now and 
forevermore.


       In Recognition of Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell

  Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Maricopa County 
Attorney Rachel Mitchell for her impact on our State and Nation 
throughout her accomplished 30-year legal career.
  A native of Arizona, Rachel has been a leader for decades, including 
leading teams of prosecutors at the Sex Crimes Bureau, where she 
successfully prosecuted hundreds of complex cases involving crimes 
against children, adults, and sex trafficking.

  As a nationally recognized voice on sexual assault and child abuse 
prosecution, Rachel's impact has not only been in the cases she has 
prosecuted, but the way she has changed the way prosecuting these cases 
is done, including advocating for reforms to ensure victims are more 
comfortable in the courtroom.
  Rachel Mitchell's impact is felt in my community of Maricopa County, 
across Arizona, and beyond. I am thankful for her commitment to both 
protecting families and the integrity of our legal system.

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