[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 147 (Thursday, September 17, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E953-E954]
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                        HONORING DANIEL ELIZALDE

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 17, 2026

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Daniel Elizalde for 
his incredible service and contributions to Virginia's 1st District and 
to our Nation.
  Daniel joined my office in September 2025 after spending two and a 
half years as a Policy Analyst at the Bipartisan Policy Center. Earning 
a bachelor's degree in economics from Rollins College and a master's in 
public policy from American University, Daniel displayed an early 
commitment to civic leadership and service.
  During his time in my office, Daniel served as my Energy Policy 
Fellow and quickly distinguished himself as an indispensable member

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of my team. He played a vital role spearheading numerous legislative 
efforts across a wide array of topics such as energy, transportation, 
and national security that all delivered tangible results for the 
people of Virginia's 1st District, the Commonwealth, and our country. 
Throughout Daniel's time as my policy fellow, he consistently 
demonstrated remarkable intelligence and an unwavering work ethic. He 
faced every task with a thoughtful approach and a genuine desire to 
help his colleagues and constituents.
  Daniel's willingness to offer his insightful advice and expertise 
greatly contributed to the success of our team. His knowledge and 
guidance made him a mentor to staff and interns alike, helping to 
foster a collaborative and supportive work environment. His kindness, 
leadership, and integrity have left a lasting impact on my team. While 
his cheerful presence will be missed, I am confident he will continue 
to thrive in this next chapter.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Daniel 
Elizalde for his dedicated service to Virginia's 1st District and to 
our Nation. May God bless Daniel as he embarks on this exciting new 
chapter, and may he continue to excel in all that he does.

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