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HONORING STATE SENATOR ALICE MANN ON HER RETIREMENT

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On 2026-05-21, Representative Kelly Morrison (D-MN-3) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING STATE SENATOR ALICE MANN ON HER RETIREMENT" in the House.

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HONORING STATE SENATOR ALICE MANN ON HER RETIREMENT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E479] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING STATE SENATOR ALICE MANN ON HER RETIREMENT ______ HON. KELLY MORRISON of minnesota in the house of representatives Thursday, May 21, 2026 Ms. MORRISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Dr. Alice Mann for her dedicated service to the people of Minnesota and her commitment to improving the health and well-being of communities across our state, on the occasion of her decision to retire. Born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, she immigrated to Minnesota with her family at the age of eight, settling in Richfield. From an early age, she embraced the values of hard work, resilience, and opportunity that would come to define her life and career. A fierce champion of human rights, her unwavering advocacy has been matched only by her conscientious compassion to help those in need, regardless of ethnicity, zip code, or tax bracket. A highly accomplished physician, Dr. Mann earned her Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and her Doctor of Medicine from Meharry Medical College. She completed her residency at the Mayo Clinic Health System and has practiced both family and emergency medicine, caring for patients in Minnesota and beyond. Her medical career has taken her around the world, providing care to underserved populations in countries including Tanzania, Mali, Nicaragua, Haiti, Brazil, and Zimbabwe, as well as Syrian refugees in Greece, and to U.S. residents impacted by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Dr. Mann's experience as an immigrant and a physician informs her passion for providing excellent patient care and for transforming our health care system into one that meets all people's needs. Driven by her firsthand experiences with patients struggling to access affordable care, Dr. Mann was compelled to enter public service. She was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives, where she represented the communities of Burnsville and Lakeville. During her tenure, she championed policies to lower healthcare costs, expand access to services, and improve outcomes for families, including legislation addressing prescription drug pricing, maternal health, and support for individuals with rare diseases. After returning to the front lines of medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Mann continued her commitment to public service and was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2022, representing District 50. In the Senate, she has been a leading voice on healthcare and family policy, serving as a chief author of legislation establishing paid family and medical leave and supporting efforts to strengthen workers' rights and economic security. Throughout her career, Dr. Mann has exemplified a deep commitment to service, whether treating patients in emergency rooms, advocating for vulnerable populations, or crafting thoughtful, impactful legislation. Her work reflects a steadfast belief in finding practical solutions and putting people over politics. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Mann is a devoted wife to her husband Elliot, and caring mother to Maxwell, Alexander, and Marcelo. Her dedication to family and community is evident in all that she does. Dr. Mann's legacy is one of compassion, leadership, and service. On behalf of countless Minnesotans whose lives she has touched and improved, I extend my sincere gratitude for her contributions to our state and wish her all the best in her continued service and future endeavors. ____________________

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HONORING STATE SENATOR ALICE MANN ON HER RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E479] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING STATE SENATOR ALICE MANN ON HER RETIREMENT ______ HON. KELLY MORRISON of minnesota in the house of representatives Thursday, May 21, 2026 Ms. MORRISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Dr. Alice Mann for her dedicated service to the people of Minnesota and her commitment to improving the health and well-being of communities across our state, on the occasion of her decision to retire. Born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, she immigrated to Minnesota with her family at the age of eight, settling in Richfield. From an early age, she embraced the values of hard work, resilience, and opportunity that would come to define her life and career. A fierce champion of human rights, her unwavering advocacy has been matched only by her conscientious compassion to help those in need, regardless of ethnicity, zip code, or tax bracket. A highly accomplished physician, Dr. Mann earned her Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and her Doctor of Medicine from Meharry Medical College. She completed her residency at the Mayo Clinic Health System and has practiced both family and emergency medicine, caring for patients in Minnesota and beyond. Her medical career has taken her around the world, providing care to underserved populations in countries including Tanzania, Mali, Nicaragua, Haiti, Brazil, and Zimbabwe, as well as Syrian refugees in Greece, and to U.S. residents impacted by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Dr. Mann's experience as an immigrant and a physician informs her passion for providing excellent patient care and for transforming our health care system into one that meets all people's needs. Driven by her firsthand experiences with patients struggling to access affordable care, Dr. Mann was compelled to enter public service. She was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives, where she represented the communities of Burnsville and Lakeville. During her tenure, she championed policies to lower healthcare costs, expand access to services, and improve outcomes for families, including legislation addressing prescription drug pricing, maternal health, and support for individuals with rare diseases. After returning to the front lines of medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Mann continued her commitment to public service and was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2022, representing District 50. In the Senate, she has been a leading voice on healthcare and family policy, serving as a chief author of legislation establishing paid family and medical leave and supporting efforts to strengthen workers' rights and economic security. Throughout her career, Dr. Mann has exemplified a deep commitment to service, whether treating patients in emergency rooms, advocating for vulnerable populations, or crafting thoughtful, impactful legislation. Her work reflects a steadfast belief in finding practical solutions and putting people over politics. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Mann is a devoted wife to her husband Elliot, and caring mother to Maxwell, Alexander, and Marcelo. Her dedication to family and community is evident in all that she does. Dr. Mann's legacy is one of compassion, leadership, and service. On behalf of countless Minnesotans whose lives she has touched and improved, I extend my sincere gratitude for her contributions to our state and wish her all the best in her continued service and future endeavors. ____________________