HONORING MADELEINE LERNER'S SERVICE AS DISTRICT DIRECTOR

On 2026-10-13, Representative Angie Craig (D-MN-2) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING MADELEINE LERNER'S SERVICE AS DISTRICT DIRECTOR" in the House.

HONORING MADELEINE LERNER'S SERVICE AS DISTRICT DIRECTOR

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 160 (Tuesday, October 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 160 (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1071-E1072] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MADELEINE LERNER'S SERVICE AS DISTRICT DIRECTOR ______ HON. ANGIE CRAIG of minnesota in the house of representatives Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Ms. CRAIG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and thank Madeleine Lerner for five years of service with my office, most recently as my District Director. Madeleine began her work with my office as a Community Liaison, supporting relationship building and stakeholder engagement efforts. She was later promoted to Senior Community Liaison, Director of Community Engagement, Deputy District Director and ultimately, District Director. During her time as District Director, Madeleine strengthened our casework operation, leading to over $11 million returned to constituents. She also steered the district team through the uncertainty of Operation Metro Surge and worked diligently to support Minnesotans facing the unimaginable. I'll always be grateful for the work Madeleine did in traveling with me to El Paso to support a constituent and work for their release from ICE detention. Madeleine leads with empathy and I know this trait will serve her well in the future. I've always appreciated Madeleine's dedication to [[Page E1072]] the work and the relationships she was able to build in the community. I've valued Madeleine's advice and counsel over the years and wish her the best in her future. ____________________