[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 332]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING JONATHAN STIVERS

  (Ms. PELOSI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I come to the floor to celebrate the 
unanimous Senate confirmation of a public servant of integrity, energy, 
expertise, and ability; a person of deep dedication to our country, to 
ending poverty, fighting disease, and advancing democracy; someone I 
have had the privilege to have on my staff for the past 15 years, the 
new assistant administrator for Asia at USAID: Jonathan Stivers.
  Over the years, Jon worked closely with USAID and congressional 
committees to promote our national interests, fight poverty and disease 
around the world, and address ongoing challenges in global development 
across Asia.
  He played a central role in advancing foreign policy priorities of 
our country, especially in the fields of human rights, appropriations, 
HIV/AIDS, international trade, and in countries across the Asia-Pacific 
region. Many of our Republican colleagues know that Jon worked very 
much across the aisle on all of these issues.
  Jonathan's professionalism and attention to detail were unparalleled, 
and I can say with confidence on the most challenging and critical 
issues of our day, Jon Stivers consistently exhibits the leadership 
needed to improve the global community.
  Though we will miss his expertise and his experience, I am proud that 
he is serving these critical issues in his new position, and I wish 
him; his wife, Ramsey, who is here with us; his baby daughters, 
Josephine and Parker, all the best in their new adventures.
  Thank you, Jonathan Stivers. Congratulations and good luck.

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