Political Quotes

“What helps make the People's House so special is its people. Every day, the staff members here give their time and energy not just doing the job, but fulfilling the mission of keeping this body closest to the American people. Members come and go, but some dedicated public servants connect the House's history to its future. Pat Kelly is a shining example of this. Like many Americans, Pat joined the family business right out of college. She went to work for her mother, Congresswoman Edna Kelly, who was the first woman to represent Brooklyn. Pat went on to serve as a legislative assistant for other members of the New York delegation and the Rules Committee. For more than 30 years now, Pat has had a bird's-eye view of the House as editor of the Daily Digest of the Congressional Record. The Digest serves as the 'table of contents' for each day's proceedings on the House floor and in all of the committees. And Pat's job is a daily feat of precision--and patience--that requires pulling together information from dozens of offices. And I know all of Pat's colleagues admire her thoughtfulness and attention to detail. Today she is retiring after 54 years of service to this institution. And it's clear that Pat has not merely recorded the House's history-- she's been a rich part of it, too.”