[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 142 (Friday, August 24, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1177] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING MS. TERRI HOLLAND ______ HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of new mexico in the house of representatives Friday, August 24, 2018 Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Terri Holland, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 70. Terri was a tireless advocate for fairness and justice who became a cherished friend and ally for many New Mexico public officials, including myself, over the years. Born in Middletown, New York, Terri made New Mexico her adopted home and quickly became a force in the state. For over a decade, she oversaw operations at The Target Group and made sure that all facets of the business ran smoothly. When her boss at Target, Diane Denish, decided to seek public office, she was right by her side and went on to serve in a number of prominent roles including Director of Party Affairs at the Democratic Party of New Mexico and Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County. Terri also served our state as Deputy Director of the New Mexico State Personnel Office and Special Assistant at the Bernalillo County Assessor's Office. When I decided to run for Congress in 2012, Terri was one of my most trusted advisors. She displayed fierce loyalty, a strong moral compass, and the courage to always stand up for what she believed in. These values were especially visible in her work assisting people dealing with bankruptcy and other financial difficulties. Terri believed that people shouldn't be denied fairness and dignity just because they are poor. Indeed, it was her passionate defense of the less fortunate that made her such an effective advocate. Mr. Speaker, I want to express my sincere condolences to all of Terri's loved ones including her son, Ben; her brother Joe and his wife, Rosie; her nephew, Sean; and her dear friend of many years, Richard Cooley. I hope they are comforted by cherished memories of Terri and by the fact that so many in our community mourn her loss and celebrate her life with them. ____________________