[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H4672]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING MATT McMURRAY

  (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 chief of 
staff, Matt McMurray, for his service to my office and the Second 
Congressional District of Illinois.
  Matt has been with me since day one. When we first met back in 2013, 
he was a very young man, fresh out of college, starting out as my staff 
assistant and deputy scheduler. Over the last 13 years, I have watched 
him earn every single step of his journey, working his way up to 
legislative assistant, legislative director, and, ultimately, a great 
chief of staff.
  Today, he is still a young man, but he also is a devoted husband and 
a proud dad. He has truly grown up in this office. I always tease Matt 
that he was basically born in the Capitol. He knows every single nook, 
cranny, and historical detail of the building. One of his favorite 
traditions was sending our new interns on legendary Capitol scavenger 
hunts, ensuring that they didn't just work here but they truly learned 
about the history and unique aspects of life on the Hill.
  As my chief of staff, Matt has been an exceptional leader. He helped 
me build a wonderful, dedicated staff, kept a sharp eye on our budget, 
and made sure our core mission of serving the people of Illinois' 
Second District was always top of mind. He kept us focused, organized, 
and grounded.
  I wish Matt nothing but the absolute best in his new endeavors. The 
organization he is joining is incredibly lucky to have him, but let me 
be clear: Just because he is moving on doesn't mean he is off the hook 
because once you are Team Kelly, you are always Team Kelly.
  I thank Matt for everything.

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