[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 158 (Friday, September 26, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E902-E903]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 THANKING ALEKSI KNEPP FOR HER SERVICE TO ILLINOIS' 13TH CONGRESSIONAL 
                                DISTRICT

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                          HON. NIKKI BUDZINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 26, 2025

  Ms. BUDZINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
and express my deep gratitude for my agriculture policy advisor, Aleksi 
Knepp, for her outstanding service to my office over the past 2\1/2\ 
years.
  Since joining my team in 2023 as legislative assistant, Aleksi has 
been entrusted with a wide portfolio of issues, but her leadership on 
agriculture and education policy has made a lasting mark on my office 
and Illinois' 13th district. In these roles, she has not only proved 
invaluable to me and my staff but has also served as a direct voice for 
my constituents in Illinois' 13th district.
  Aleksi has been at the center of some of the most important 
legislative and district activities I have undertaken. She has guided 
my office through farm bill negotiations and markups, ensured that our 
team was well-prepared for the annual Farm Progress Show, and 
represented my office with diligence and skill at countless other 
hearings, briefings, and stakeholder meetings. Regardless of what 
policy issue she was tasked with solving, Aleksi approached every task 
with a sense of dedication, professionalism, and passion for public 
service.
  As the daughter of central Illinois farmers, Aleksi brings to her 
role not only technical expertise but also lived experience. She 
understands first-hand the challenges faced by family farmers and rural 
communities across Illinois. She has carried that perspective into this 
role, always keeping in mind the voices of those who are too often left 
out of debates in Washington.
  Outside of her incredible policy contributions, Aleksi has been an 
integral member of our team, helping to build a culture of 
collaboration, camaraderie, and hard work.
  While I am saddened to see Aleksi depart from my staff, I am so proud 
that she will be continuing her service to the public on the House 
Committee on Agriculture, where she will have the opportunity to work 
on behalf of growers and producers from across the Nation.
  I want to once again thank Aleksi Knepp for her service to my office 
and my constituents. While she will be missed in my office, I look 
forward to continuing to work with her in her new role, and I know that 
she has a bright future ahead of her in public service.

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