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COMMEMORATING THE RETIREMENT OF LISA NELSON
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HON. JAKE AUCHINCLOSS
of massachusetts
in the house of representatives
Friday, March 26, 2021
Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. Madam Speaker, it is my honor and privilege to recognize Lisa Nelson on the occasion of her retirement after 15 years of dedicated service to the Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District and innumerable years of service to the community at large.
Lisa was born and raised in Attleboro, Massachusetts. After graduating from Attleboro High School and Wheaton College, she inspired children by beginning her career as a fifth-grade teacher. After transitioning into a career of inspiring her own children at home, Lisa would eventually start her own business doing real estate appraisals.
All throughout, Lisa's commitment to the Attleboro area has never wavered. She was the first woman to be appointed as Fire Commissioner for the City of Attleboro and recently served a term on the city Board of Assessors. She sat on the Attleboro Tricentennial committee and has held multiple positions on Boards of Directors for community organizations, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, New Hope, The Sturdy Memorial Hospital Foundation and Attleboro Enterprises--working to improve the lives of some of those most vulnerable populations. Lisa is also active not only within her own church but with the Attleboro Area Interfaith Collaborative which is a significant resource in addressing food insecurity in the area.
Lisa began her tenure with the House in 2006, serving as a District Representative for Congressman Jim McGovern when his district included the City of Attleboro. Most recently, she served as District Director for Congressman Joe Kennedy and Senior Advisor with my office.
As I am sure my predecessors will agree, in a job that can have its share of difficult decisions, choosing to work with Lisa is not one of them.
Lisa approaches constituent service with an extraordinary amount of empathy and kindness. She is a trusted mentor to those she works with and three Members of Congress came to rely on her knowledge of the district, its needs and navigating the challenges of the federal system. She is a true representative of the values of public service.
It is difficult to truly capture the impact that Lisa has made for this office, district and countless constituents and their families but suffice it to say that her contributions will be missed. Though for those of us who know Lisa, we know those contributions will never truly end.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 57
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