[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 129 (Thursday, August 6, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4508-S4509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JANINE M. OSBORNE

  Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Janine M. Osborne on her remarkable 41 years of dedicated service to 
the people of North Carolina.
  Janine began her public service career as a district representative 
for Congressman Howard Coble. From 1985 to 2015, she managed 
constituent requests and served as a trusted liaison between 
constituents and all levels of government. She provided expert 
assistance on a broad range of Federal matters, represented the 
Congressman at public events, and built lasting relationships with 
constituents and public officials throughout North Carolina's Sixth 
Congressional District.
  Janine continued her commitment to serving North Carolinians in 
Congressman Mark Walker's office from 2015 to 2021 as director of 
constituent services. In this role, she demonstrated exceptional 
leadership by supervising and mentoring a team of constituent liaisons 
while personally managing nearly half of all constituent cases received 
by the district office.
  In 2021, Janine brought that same leadership and dedication to my 
office as deputy director of constituent services. She oversaw complex 
constituent casework, mentored staff, and served as a trusted resource. 
While carrying these responsibilities, she continued to maintain an 
active caseload, further strengthening the reputation my State offices 
have earned for delivering exceptional constituent service.
  Janine's commitment to helping North Carolinians extends far beyond 
the ordinary. One of the most powerful examples of her dedication is 
her effort to secure the Medal of Honor for U.S. Army Captain Hugh R. 
Nelson, Jr. Spanning 7 years, this effort began in Congressman Walker's 
office and culminated in my office, where then-

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President Joe Biden posthumously presented Captain Nelson with the 
Medal of Honor. Her perseverance throughout this yearslong endeavor 
exemplifies her ability to carry an important mission across 
congressional offices and Presidential administrations while never 
losing sight of the individual she was determined to honor.
  Janine Osborne's lifetime of service to North Carolina stands as a 
testament to the extraordinary impact one dedicated public servant can 
make in the lives of others. I congratulate Janine on this well-
deserved recognition and thank her for her unwavering commitment and 
compassionate service to the people of the great State of North 
Carolina.

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