[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 200 (Monday, December 1, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING STATE SENATOR ANN REST FOR HER SERVICE TO MINNESOTA

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                          HON. KELLY MORRISON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 1, 2025

  Ms. MORRISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor State 
Senator Ann Rest for her decades of dedicated service in the Minnesota 
Legislature and her deep commitment to improving the lives of all 
Minnesotans.
  For over 40 years, my friend and former colleague Ann Rest has served 
with distinction. First elected to the Minnesota House in 1984, she 
served eight terms before being elected to the Minnesota Senate, where 
I had the privilege of serving alongside her.
  During her Senate tenure, she held key leadership roles, including 
Assistant Majority Leader and President Pro Tempore. In 2023, she made 
history as the first and only Minnesota legislator to chair the Tax 
Committee in both chambers.
  Her career is marked by legislative achievements that strengthened 
Minnesota's economy and communities. She championed fairer tax policy, 
supported investments in public education, and worked to make 
government more transparent and accountable. Most notably, she played a 
central role in a $3 billion tax bill in 2023 delivering relief to 
families, seniors, and small businesses across our state. In 2025, she 
was honored as a ``Legislator of Distinction'' by the league of 
Minnesota Cities for her effectiveness and dedication.
  Senator Rest is a hardworking, resilient person and an accomplished 
legislator. She is also a diehard Twins fan and a devoted grandmother. 
Her legacy is felt not only in her legislative achievements, but also 
in her care for her constituents. On behalf of countless Minnesotans, I 
offer Senator Rest my sincere gratitude for her decades of service to 
our great state. I wish her a very happy and well-deserved retirement 
and a winning season for the Twins next year.

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