[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H4384-H4385]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING JAMIE ROBINETTE ON HER RETIREMENT

  (Mr. Bean of Florida was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize someone 
whose name is not in the headlines, but whose impact has been felt 
through the Halls of Congress and across America. Mr. Speaker, today I 
have the distinct privilege of honoring my chief of staff, Jamie 
Robinette, as she retires after 25 years of extraordinary service to 
the United States House of Representatives.
  For 25 years, Jamie Robinette has been one of those professionals 
whose leadership, wisdom, and steady hand have helped Members of 
Congress serve their constituents with excellence. Jamie has spent her 
career making others successful, including this Congressman, Mr. 
Speaker, and ensuring that the people's business gets done.
  Jamie's congressional journey began in 2001 with Congressman John 
Culberson of Texas. Over her first 18 years in that office, she held 
virtually every position and eventually, not surprisingly, rose to 
chief of staff. She became known quickly as someone whose judgment 
could be trusted, whose word was good, and whose dedication to public 
service never wavered.
  She later brought that same commitment and experience as chief of 
staff to Congressman Ross Spano and senior adviser to Congressman Neal 
Dunn and as the first executive director of the Suburban Caucus under 
Congresswoman Ann Wagner. At every stop, Jamie earned a reputation for 
building strong teams, developing talented staff, and solving difficult 
problems.
  From my very first day as a Member of Congress, Jamie became my 
trusted adviser and leader of the Bean Team. She has helped shape our 
office into one that puts constituents first, responds with urgency, 
and approaches every challenge with professionalism and respect.
  Anyone who has crossed paths or worked with Jamie knows that she 
possesses both institutional knowledge and genuine humility. She 
understands the rules of the House, the complexities of the legislative 
process, and the utmost importance of constituent service.
  What truly sets her apart is how she treats people. She leads with 
grace. She listens before she speaks, and she mentors young staff with 
patience and encouragement. She celebrates the success of others before 
her own. She constantly takes calls from me: Hey, can you talk to this 
young person who is thinking about a career? She takes it and gives 
them that advice.
  To Jamie's family, who is in the gallery today, thank you for sharing 
her with me and the institution which she served so faithfully. Public 
service requires sacrifice not only from those who serve, but those who 
support them at home. The recognition belongs to you as well.
  Mr. Speaker, public service remains one of the noblest callings in 
our Nation. Jamie has answered that call every day for 25 years with 
honor, excellence, humility, and grace.
  On behalf of the United States House of Representatives and the 
people of Florida's Fourth Congressional District, thank you, Jamie. 
God bless you, your family, and the next chapter of your life. Go get 
`em.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to direct their remarks 
to the Chair and not to refer to persons in the gallery.

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