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HONORING THE SERVICE OF JANITA R. STEWART TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

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On 2026-02-02, Representative Michael Guest (R-MS-3) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE SERVICE OF JANITA R. STEWART TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E88-E89] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE SERVICE OF JANITA R. STEWART TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI _____ HON. MICHAEL GUEST of mississippi in the house of representatives Monday, February 2, 2026 Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of the U.S. Small Business Administration Mississippi District's Director Janita R. Stewart. Janita is retiring after 51 years of federal government service and 41 years with the U.S. Small Business Administration. With years of knowledge, experience, positive leadership, and devotion to the small business community, Janita will be greatly missed across Mississippi and the Small Business Administration. She was primarily responsible for supervising the activities of team members in the Mississippi District and Gulfport Branch Offices. In addition, since March 2025, Janita has served as the Acting District Director for the SBA Alabama District Office, overseeing the activities of the team members [[Page E89]] in Birmingham. Under her leadership, Janita led the SBA Mississippi District Office and the Gulfport Branch Office during disasters such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the COVID-19 pandemic. Janita has a keen understanding of working with people and building relationships and her passion will be missed. I am proud to have an opportunity to honor Janita's service to the state of Mississippi and our country, and I wish her the best in retirement. ____________________

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HONORING THE SERVICE OF JANITA R. STEWART TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E88-E89] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE SERVICE OF JANITA R. STEWART TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI _____ HON. MICHAEL GUEST of mississippi in the house of representatives Monday, February 2, 2026 Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of the U.S. Small Business Administration Mississippi District's Director Janita R. Stewart. Janita is retiring after 51 years of federal government service and 41 years with the U.S. Small Business Administration. With years of knowledge, experience, positive leadership, and devotion to the small business community, Janita will be greatly missed across Mississippi and the Small Business Administration. She was primarily responsible for supervising the activities of team members in the Mississippi District and Gulfport Branch Offices. In addition, since March 2025, Janita has served as the Acting District Director for the SBA Alabama District Office, overseeing the activities of the team members [[Page E89]] in Birmingham. Under her leadership, Janita led the SBA Mississippi District Office and the Gulfport Branch Office during disasters such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the COVID-19 pandemic. Janita has a keen understanding of working with people and building relationships and her passion will be missed. I am proud to have an opportunity to honor Janita's service to the state of Mississippi and our country, and I wish her the best in retirement. ____________________