Thanking Aleksi Knepp for Her Service to Illinois' 13th Congressional District

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Ms. BUDZINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of and express my deep gratitude for my agriculture policy advisor, Aleksi Knepp, for her outstanding service to my office over the past 2\1/2\ years.

Since joining my team in 2023 as legislative assistant, Aleksi has been entrusted with a wide portfolio of issues, but her leadership on agriculture and education policy has made a lasting mark on my office and Illinois' 13th district. In these roles, she has not only proved invaluable to me and my staff but has also served as a direct voice for my constituents in Illinois' 13th district.

Aleksi has been at the center of some of the most important legislative and district activities I have undertaken. She has guided my office through farm bill negotiations and markups, ensured that our team was well-prepared for the annual Farm Progress Show, and represented my office with diligence and skill at countless other hearings, briefings, and stakeholder meetings. Regardless of what policy issue she was tasked with solving, Aleksi approached every task with a sense of dedication, professionalism, and passion for public service.

As the daughter of central Illinois farmers, Aleksi brings to her role not only technical expertise but also lived experience. She understands first-hand the challenges faced by family farmers and rural communities across Illinois. She has carried that perspective into this role, always keeping in mind the voices of those who are too often left out of debates in Washington.

Outside of her incredible policy contributions, Aleksi has been an integral member of our team, helping to build a culture of collaboration, camaraderie, and hard work.

While I am saddened to see Aleksi depart from my staff, I am so proud that she will be continuing her service to the public on the House Committee on Agriculture, where she will have the opportunity to work on behalf of growers and producers from across the Nation.

I want to once again thank Aleksi Knepp for her service to my office and my constituents. While she will be missed in my office, I look forward to continuing to work with her in her new role, and I know that she has a bright future ahead of her in public service.

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