Congresswoman Lee Celebrates Over 25 years of Service with Members, Stakeholders, Former Staff
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) on Tuesday celebrated her 26 years of service and thanked her colleagues, stakeholders, and former staff at an event in the U.S. Capitol.
Lee was greeted by a room full of her colleagues, including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Judy Chu, Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal, Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro, Representative Ayanna Pressley and many more.
Senators Laphonza Butler (D-CA), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) also joined, alongside her Republican Colleague Representative Mario Diaz-Balart, Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, the subcommittee on which Congresswoman Lee serves as Ranking Member.
Congresswoman Lee’s former intern, Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones, shared words of appreciation, as did Congresswoman Lee’s congressional successor, Congresswoman-elect Lateefah Simon.
Lee was also greeted by many key national stakeholders she has worked with over her 26 years of service in Congress, including the National Women’s Law Center, J-Street, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Lee’s former staff was in attendance to celebrate the Congresswoman, including her former Chief of Staff of over 20 years, Julie Nickson, and several other key members of the team dating back to her early days in Congress in the early 2000’s.
“It was an honor and a privilege to see so many friends, colleagues, and Congressional family this evening. It’s truly been a blessing to serve alongside these pioneers and leaders. I am so grateful for the partners we’ve had in this fight for justice over the years,” said Congresswoman Lee. "It was especially great to see so many former staff members who have gone on to do incredible things. The kind and gracious words delivered meant the world to me. I’m appreciative of the unwavering support I’ve received, and I look forward to forging ahead in this new and exciting chapter of my life.”
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