[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 197 (Friday, November 21, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H4892-H4893]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MICHAEL MUCCHETTI

  (Mr. DOGGETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Michael Mucchetti, my chief 
of staff, for concluding 25 years of devoted service. Prior to coming 
to Congress, he worked with me at the Texas Supreme Court as a briefing 
attorney. Thereafter, he practiced law and then took his Texas know-how 
to the United Nations in Geneva before returning here to lead my 
congressional team.
  Through shutdowns, wars, and so much history, including a record 
differently numbered congressional districts, Michael has been there as 
a

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steady hand, quiet in credit, relentless in our efforts, a mentor to 
many, and kind to team members and constituents. He has advocated for 
peace and nonviolence, protecting our most vulnerable, increasing 
access and opportunity, advancing equal justice, and defending a 
democracy where every voice can be heard.
  He embodies the best of public service: wisdom, integrity, and 
compassion. He has been less an employee and more a brother-in-arms.
  Thanks to his remarkable family, Kiki, Anna, Austin, Connor, and 
Torben. It has been a privilege and an honor.

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