[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF LILIANA CALLAHAN

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 13, 2026

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions of Liliana Callahan, Staff Assistant and Constituent 
Advocate in my district office, and to thank her for the dedication and 
hard work she brought to serving residents throughout the 9th 
Congressional District of Illinois.
  Liliana grew up in Maryland and came to Chicago to attend Loyola 
University Chicago, eventually deciding to put down roots here. Soon 
after graduating in 2023, she joined our team full time. Though she was 
the newest and youngest member of our staff, she quickly established 
herself as someone we could count on.
  During her early time with our office, Liliana managed front-line 
constituent contact and oversaw all United States Postal Service 
casework across the 9th District. She also directed our district office 
intern program for several semesters, ensuring each group of interns 
had the resources and guidance they needed to succeed.
  Over time, Liliana developed a specialization in immigration 
casework. She built a deep skill set and was an excellent advocate on 
behalf of constituents. Many people who reached out to our office 
feared for the safety and long-term security of their family members 
navigating our country's immigration system, and Liliana's compassion 
and expertise reassured them that we were on their side and ready to 
help.
  Liliana worked extremely hard to help and advocate for constituents, 
while managing a large workload. She made a difference in the lives of 
so many constituents. We heard from many of them who were grateful for 
her work, including the constituent who wrote to me: ``I wanted to 
express my heartfelt gratitude for your instrumental role in securing 
my father's I-485 approval. Your dedication and expertise made all the 
difference, and we are overjoyed to share the news of his successful 
adjustment of status. Thank you for your outstanding work. We 
appreciate your dedication to making a difference in our lives and look 
forward to your continued leadership.''
  On behalf of the residents of the 9th Congressional District of 
Illinois, I thank Liliana Callahan for her service. She did not grow up 
here, but she showed up, did the work, and made a real difference for 
the people of this district. I am proud of her accomplishments and 
confident she will continue to build on what she started here.

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