Virginia Foxx: “I thank my colleague from Georgia for yielding time and giving me the opportunity to pay a very small tribute to Jay…”

“I thank my colleague from Georgia for yielding time and giving me the opportunity to pay a very small tribute to Jay Pierson. Mr. Speaker, it's with mixed emotions that I rise to join my colleagues in recognizing Jay Pierson, who's served the House of Representatives with dedication and vigor, vigor for the better part of 35 years. Jay Pierson is practically an institution in and of himself. Members, staffers, former pages and multiple speakers of the House know Jay by name and are in awe of the breadth of his devotion to this body and to the people it represents. The stressful and often thankless duties of a leadership floor team are difficult, at best, for mere mortals. That Jay has managed the task for decades with such professionalism and kindness is truly laudable and a testament to him as a person. For Members and legislative staff trying to make sense of House rules and procedures, Jay is a lifeline. He's helped me on numerous occasions, and I'll always be grateful for his wisdom and willingness to help Members. Regardless of the challenges or niche details propelling a legislative cause, Jay can be counted on to know the ins and outs and apply both his encyclopedic knowledge and unmatched institutional expertise for the good of this body. Whenever the House is gaveled in, Jay can be seen buzzing around the floor putting out fires before they start and doing more than his part to keep the trains running on time.…”