[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING STATE SENATOR ALICE MANN ON HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. KELLY MORRISON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2026

  Ms. MORRISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Dr. 
Alice Mann for her dedicated service to the people of Minnesota and her 
commitment to improving the health and well-being of communities across 
our state, on the occasion of her decision to retire.
  Born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, she immigrated to Minnesota with her 
family at the age of eight, settling in Richfield. From an early age, 
she embraced the values of hard work, resilience, and opportunity that 
would come to define her life and career. A fierce champion of human 
rights, her unwavering advocacy has been matched only by her 
conscientious compassion to help those in need, regardless of 
ethnicity, zip code, or tax bracket.
  A highly accomplished physician, Dr. Mann earned her Master of Public 
Health from Johns Hopkins University and her Doctor of Medicine from 
Meharry Medical College. She completed her residency at the Mayo Clinic 
Health System and has practiced both family and emergency medicine, 
caring for patients in Minnesota and beyond. Her medical career has 
taken her around the world, providing care to underserved populations 
in countries including Tanzania, Mali, Nicaragua, Haiti, Brazil, and 
Zimbabwe, as well as Syrian refugees in Greece, and to U.S. residents 
impacted by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
  Dr. Mann's experience as an immigrant and a physician informs her 
passion for providing excellent patient care and for transforming our 
health care system into one that meets all people's needs. Driven by 
her firsthand experiences with patients struggling to access affordable 
care, Dr. Mann was compelled to enter public service. She was elected 
to the Minnesota House of Representatives, where she represented the 
communities of Burnsville and Lakeville. During her tenure, she 
championed policies to lower healthcare costs, expand access to 
services, and improve outcomes for families, including legislation 
addressing prescription drug pricing, maternal health, and support for 
individuals with rare diseases.
  After returning to the front lines of medicine during the COVID-19 
pandemic, Dr. Mann continued her commitment to public service and was 
elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2022, representing District 50. In 
the Senate, she has been a leading voice on healthcare and family 
policy, serving as a chief author of legislation establishing paid 
family and medical leave and supporting efforts to strengthen workers' 
rights and economic security.
  Throughout her career, Dr. Mann has exemplified a deep commitment to 
service, whether treating patients in emergency rooms, advocating for 
vulnerable populations, or crafting thoughtful, impactful legislation. 
Her work reflects a steadfast belief in finding practical solutions and 
putting people over politics.
  Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Mann is a devoted wife 
to her husband Elliot, and caring mother to Maxwell, Alexander, and 
Marcelo. Her dedication to family and community is evident in all that 
she does.
  Dr. Mann's legacy is one of compassion, leadership, and service. On 
behalf of countless Minnesotans whose lives she has touched and 
improved, I extend my sincere gratitude for her contributions to our 
state and wish her all the best in her continued service and future 
endeavors.

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