[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 136 (Friday, August 8, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E753]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING AMY SORENSEN AS SHE PREPARES FOR RETIREMENT

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 8, 2025

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my longtime 
employee, Amy Sorensen, as she prepares to retire at the end of August.
  I have often said that a really good staff makes a decent Member of 
Congress--and throughout my time in office, I've been fortunate to have 
outstanding individuals like Amy by my side.
  Amy began working in my Idaho Falls office on the very first day we 
opened our doors. From that day forward, she has been a steady, 
dedicated presence--not only for me and my team but for the people of 
Idaho.
  Many people do not recognize what congressional offices can do for 
them, but with Amy's presence in Idaho, she worked tirelessly to help 
Idahoans where she could and serve their needs. One of the things I'm 
most proud of during my time in Congress is the high level of service 
we've provided to Idahoans--and Amy played a key role in making that 
happen.
  Federal government agencies are often difficult and complex to 
navigate. However, Amy's ability to cut through the red tape made her 
an invaluable resource and help to many throughout the state.
  Amy was also a great team builder. She created the Simpson Staff 
Spotlight. It is a fun survey that highlights a staff member or intern, 
so we all get to know each other better--something everyone on the team 
enjoys receiving.
  From helping tens of thousands of Idahoans navigate complex federal 
issues to personally attending meetings and events across the district 
to supporting veterans, Amy has been far more than an asset--she has 
been family.
  Mr. Speaker, I am excited for Amy as she enters the next chapter in 
her life and am extremely grateful to her husband, and former staff 
member, Josh, for sharing Amy with us for all these years. I also want 
to recognize Josh and Amy's incredible children; Sam, Sydney, Jane, 
Henry, and Lucy. They were all born while Amy worked for me, and it has 
been a great joy to watch them grow up.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking and honoring Amy Sorensen 
for her decades of outstanding public service to the people of Idaho 
and this great Nation.

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