[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H4309]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          THANKING JESSICA LEE

  (Ms. KELLY of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank my 
communications director, Jessica Lee, for her service to my office and 
the Second Congressional District of Illinois.
  Jessica came to my office from Giffords, bringing a steady commitment 
to public service and community safety that has shaped everything she 
touches.
  Jessica excelled at elevating the stories of those who were too often 
overlooked and felt powerless. She brought national attention to moms 
forced into dangerous births and families who continue to lose loved 
ones due to gun violence.
  She is small but mighty, quiet in presence, but always exactly where 
she is needed when the work demands it. Somewhere along the way, in 
studio and during filming, she started calling me ``One Take Kelly,'' a 
title I will accept with pride.
  Jessica's leadership and good humor have made this office and the 
softball team stronger. I am deeply grateful for her service, and I 
wish her every success in her next chapter and beyond.

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