    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)]
    [House]
    [Page H860]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                            HONORING NICOLE SCHMITT

      (Mr. NUNN of Iowa asked and was given permission to address the House
    for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
      Mr. NUNN of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the
    extraordinary work delivered by Nicole Schmitt, our director of
    operations and scheduler, where she directed a dynamic and highly
    effective professional team to help recruit and supervise our
    congressional team.
      During her tenure, Nicole executed on a number of top-tier
    engagements, including meetings for foreign heads of state, national
    travel, and managing the 2025 Presidential inauguration event for
    approximately 500 Iowans who came to our Nation's Capital.
      Further, Nicole provided pivotal help to our team as she worked
    across stakeholders at the State and the Federal levels, earning our
    office the top 10 most bipartisan team in Congress.
      Equally, Nicole helped organize a series of after-hours Capitol tours
    where she joined me, having to suffer through not only the history of
    this place but adding her own insights.
      I thank Nicole very much for teaching us about the chandelier on the
    Titanic now in the Senate Chambers.
      I also want to express our sincere gratitude for leaders like Nicole
    who came from Iowa to serve in our Nation's Capitol. She serves not
    only as an inspiration but has been an intricate part of our team.
      While we are sad to lose her, we are glad the Hawkeye State gets to
    have a little bit more time with Nicole.
      From my family to hers, I thank her for all she does for our country.
    I really appreciate it.

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