[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 21 (Friday, January 31, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E80]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           APPRECIATION FOR HER EXCELLENCY DAME KAREN PIERCE

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 31, 2025

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, As Chairman of the 
Congressional UK Caucus alongside Co-Chairs David Rouzer (NC-07), Jim 
Himes (CT-04), and Gabe Amo (RI-01), we include in the Record the 
following to honor Her Excellency Dame Karen Elizabeth Pierce, Lady 
Roxburgh, DCMG and her tenure as Ambassador of the United Kingdom of 
Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United States of America.
  We are grateful to extend deep gratitude to Dame Karen Pierce, DCMG 
for her exemplary service as His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to the 
United States. Throughout her tenure, Dame Pierce demonstrated 
exceptional diplomacy, fostering a spirit of collaboration and 
friendship between our two Nations. Her steadfast commitment to the 
Special Relationship has not only upheld but strengthened the deep 
historical ties that unite the United States and the United Kingdom.
  As key liaison to the United Kingdom, Dame Pierce has facilitated 
meetings with Congressional members and all levels of the British 
Government, from Prime Ministers to Cabinet Ministers, Members of 
Parliament, and members of the Royal Family. Dame Pierce's tenure was 
marked by her unwavering professionalism, strategic insight, and 
tireless advocacy for shared values, including democracy, human rights, 
and international security. Her ability to navigate complex 
geopolitical challenges with grace and determination set an inspiring 
example for diplomats around the world. Dame Pierce has remained 
steadfast in her ability to ensure the highest levels of diplomatic 
channels between our two Nations remain open and well used.
  As Dame Pierce concludes her role as Ambassador, we appreciate her 
for her remarkable contributions to our bilateral relationship. Her 
leadership and dedication will be long remembered and appreciated by 
both Nations. On behalf of this body and the American people, we extend 
our best wishes to Dame Pierce in her future endeavors and express our 
sincere gratitude for her distinguished service.
  I was born with appreciation of British heritage in the most British 
city of North America, Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1670, 
named for Charles I as Charles Town. Surviving the American Civil War, 
the beautiful, elegant homes of the early seventeenth century have been 
preserved and restored forever to recognize our valued British 
heritage.

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