Political Quotes

“I thank my good friend and Congressional Black Caucus colleague, Congressman Al Green of Texas, for leading tonight's Special Order Hour to honor and in memorial to beloved Congressional staffer, Jacqueline A. Ellis, known to most of us as Jacqui. On September 21, 2016, the world lost Jacqueline Ellis, a beloved mentor, friend, colleague, and sister, and we, here in the halls of Congress, lost a legend. Through her nearly 30 years of service in the people's House, Jacqui helped to expand diversity on the Hill and inspired countless young people to dedicate their lives to public service. She served as a mentor for many young African-American staffers who came to Capitol Hill looking to make a difference in our nation. When Jacqui became a House staffer in 1988, there were few people of color in the corridors of the Congress, but that did not dissuade Jacqui. Instead, it inspired her to assist and help numerous Black staffers thrive. Upon her passing, hundreds of former and current Congressional staffers took to social media to share their stories and memories of Jacqui. Words like ``good listener''--``wonderful woman''--``especially there to help young people''--and ``enormously respected'' were used. As one of the first Black women to serve as a Chief of Staff on Capitol Hill, she was a trailblazer who opened the door so other that women of color could follow in her footsteps.…”