Heidi Alexander: “along with my colleague, the ranking member on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Senator Murray, I…”

“along with my colleague, the ranking member on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Senator Murray, I wish to pay tribute to Denise Lowery. Ms. Lowery is a nondesignated employee on the HELP Committee staff and is retiring at the end of this month after almost 16 years of distinguished service to the HELP Committee. Ms. Lowery has served as editor for the committee since 2003, compiling and sending to print all our committee reports and materials for the Congressional Record. Ms. Lowery is well regarded by all Members and staff of the committee, having proven her professionalism, courtesy, and substantial expertise over almost 16 years. Without the support of Ms. Lowery and the rest of the nondesignated staff, the committee could not accomplish the important work the American people expect us to get done on their behalf. I, the ranking member, and the rest of the committee's members want to recognize Ms. Lowery for that tremendous contribution to the Committee as she exits her time in the Senate. I wish Ms. Lowery the best and hope retirement from the Senate will allow her time for hobbies such as working on home improvement projects and spending time with her friends and family. I would like to yield now to my colleague, the ranking member, Senator Murray, for her remarks.”