[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E129]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF KATHRYN ANGELL

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 2026

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Kathryn 
Angell, a dedicated public servant who has spent years serving the 
residents of Illinois' 9th Congressional District with skill, 
compassion, and professionalism.
  Kathryn has been a member of my staff since January 2022, after 
having previously served with distinction as an intern in the office. 
From her earliest days here, she demonstrated a deep commitment to 
public service and a genuine concern for the people who turned to our 
office for help.
  In her role as a Constituent Advocate, Kathryn handled a wide range 
of complex and often deeply personal issues, including IRS cases, 
housing matters, student loan concerns, and many other challenges faced 
by families across the district. She approached each case with patience 
and determination, understanding that for many constituents, reaching 
out to a congressional office comes at a moment of frustration or 
hardship. Kathryn worked tirelessly to navigate federal agencies that 
can be difficult to access and slow to respond, and she never lost 
sight of the human impact of her work.
  Constituents benefited not only from her knowledge, but from her 
persistence and her willingness to see cases through to resolution. My 
staff and I could always trust that Kathryn's work would be handled 
with care, diligence, and respect for the people we serve.
  Over the years, Kathryn earned a strong reputation as a thoughtful, 
responsive, and reliable member of my team. She coordinated the 
office's participation in the Congressional App Challenge, engaging 
with high school students across the district as they learned to code 
and develop their first apps. Kathryn was also deeply involved in the 
office's congressional outreach efforts, regularly representing the 
office at community events and neighborhood office hours throughout the 
district.
  As Kathryn leaves the office to pursue new opportunities, I want to 
express my sincere gratitude for her service. While we will miss her 
greatly, I am confident that she will continue to use her talents and 
experience to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Her 
experience in this office has prepared her well for whatever path she 
chooses to pursue next, and I am confident she will excel in any role 
she undertakes. I wish her every success in her future endeavors.

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