[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 37 (Monday, February 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E154]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING ROBIN JULIANO ON HER DEPARTURE

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 27, 2023

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise as Ranking Member of the 
Appropriations Committee, and on behalf of the Members of the 
Committee, and its staff, to pay tribute to Robin Juliano as she 
departs the House of Representatives following 17 years of service in 
the House, Senate, and White House.
  Robin is a first-generation college student and Pell Grant recipient 
who graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's degree in U.S. 
history and from the University of Maryland with a master's degree in 
education policy. She brings with her a sense of service and commitment 
to advocating and fighting for those most in need that has made her a 
unique asset to every team she has served with.
  Originally from Oxford, Maryland, Robin's distinguished career in 
federal service began as Legislative Assistant for her state's Senator, 
Barbara Mikulski. She later served as an Education Policy Adviser on 
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee under 
Chairmen Edward M. Kennedy and Tom Harkin and as a Professional Staff 
Member on the Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, 
Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee also under Chairman Tom 
Harkin. Following her years in the Senate, Robin's Extensive knowledge 
of America's economic policy earned her a position on the White House 
National Economic Council under President Barack Obama as a Senior 
Policy Adviser.
  Equipped with unmatched experience and knowledge, Robin then came 
home to the House Appropriations Committee where we are so grateful, 
she has served ever since. She was first a Professional Staff Member 
and then Clerk of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and 
Related Agencies Subcommittee leading the Committee's education and 
labor work. As Clerk, she provided me expert counsel and skillfully 
managed and negotiated many vital aspects of the Subcommittee's 
jurisdiction. In the 116th Congress alone, she played a central role in 
the Committee's successful passage of two omnibus appropriations 
packages and five supplemental appropriations bills to respond to the 
COVID-19 pandemic.
  Robin's wealth of knowledge of the issues under the Committee's 
jurisdiction, exceptional leadership skills, and work ethic made it 
clear that there was no one better to step into the role of Staff 
Director of the full Committee once I became Chair in the 117th 
Congress. Over the past two years as Staff Director, Robin has led with 
unparalleled grace and integrity. Her counsel, wisdom, experience, and 
knowledge of both legislative issues and political dynamics were 
integral to the Committee's success last Congress.
  With her leadership, we brought back the widely successful Community 
Project Funding for the first time in more than 10 years, passed two 
omnibus appropriations packages in nine months, hosted over 200 
hearings in two years, and passed several supplemental appropriations 
bills to respond to pressing issues as our Nation recovered from the 
pandemic, the January 6th insurrection, and numerous other disasters, 
and as we fought to protect global democracy and support the Ukrainian 
people against Russia's aggression.
  Our Nation is safer, healthier, and more equitable because of Robin's 
leadership over the past 17 years. She leaves an invaluable mark on 
government programs that children, their parents, the middle class, and 
working families rely on. I have no doubt that our Nation's families 
are better off because of Robin's sacrifice and her tireless efforts to 
help communities across the country.
  While we will miss Robin dearly and will feel her absence deeply, she 
is forever part of the Appropriations family--a family you can never 
leave. We are excited for her as she embarks on a new journey and look 
forward to seeing what new and exciting challenges she takes on. I 
extend my deepest gratitude on behalf of our Members and staff to 
Robin's whole family for sharing her with us for so long and wish 
Robin, her husband Ben, and their children Oliver and Elise all the 
best.

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