HONORING COMMISSIONER JAMEZETTA BEDFORD

On 2026-06-30, Representative Valerie P. Foushee (D-NC-4) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING COMMISSIONER JAMEZETTA BEDFORD" in the House.

HONORING COMMISSIONER JAMEZETTA BEDFORD

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [House] [Page H4347] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1750 HONORING COMMISSIONER JAMEZETTA BEDFORD (Mrs. FOUSHEE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Mrs. FOUSHEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford, a devoted public servant whose leadership and compassion left an enduring mark on the community she loved. For more than two decades, Commissioner Bedford served Orange County with integrity and purpose. She believed people deserve better, and she worked tirelessly to strengthen public education, expand opportunity, and ensure every family had a voice in local government. She was a steadfast advocate for people with autism and developmental disabilities, helping families navigate complex systems and secure the support that they needed. I will remember Jamezetta as a trusted colleague and dear friend who led with kindness and never lost sight of the people she served. I offer my heartfelt condolences to her family, her loved ones, and the entire Orange County community. She will be deeply missed, but her example of selfless service will not be forgotten. ____________________