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DAMARIS DEVORA'S 20 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE
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HON. JESUS G. ``CHUY'' GARCIA
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 14, 2022
Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I want to honor Damaris Devora, a dedicated public servant, as she celebrates her 20 years of service to our communities in Chicago.
For two decades, Damaris has embraced and nurtured everyone that has walked through the doors of the office of Illinois' 4th Congressional District with a sole mission- to provide quality, thoughtful and much needed assistance to anyone that seeks it out.
Damaris proudly hails from Humboldt Park in my district, a community that is as culturally rich and vibrant as she is. She's a daughter of the 4th; from the district through and through. An expert on all things Humboldt Park and Chicago, she'll tell you there is nowhere else she would rather be. Outside of our office, she is a devoted mother and grandmother who fiercely defends, supports and protects her family and loved ones.
Service above self is Damaris' mantra. She is passionate, humble, yet unassuming. She's the type of individual that rocks your world with a clever comment, an astute observation that makes you laugh, or an outburst of joy and energy that is simply contagious. Her coworkers, past and present, love her as much as our constituents do.
The quality of her service to our constituents is truly unrivaled. She has been so effective in helping the federal government work for constituents that people ask for her by name when they need help, often choosing to face wait times rather than leave without seeing or speaking with her. She is, effectively, the embodiment of what public service means.
The amount of individuals she has assisted over the years is impossible to count, but they hail from all parts of Illinois, the United States and even the world. She has fought tirelessly to keep families together and to reunite loved ones from all across the globe. Her service transcends the borders of the 4th Congressional District. There is no greater joy in Damaris's eyes than that of a favorably closed case, signaled by her signature bell ring in the office. When you hear bells in our office, you know Damaris has worked her magic. She deserves a medal for her work, yet she's only motivated by her deep desire to help her community, not by recognition.
Damaris Devora reminds us that a life dedicated to public service is beautiful and rare. This is why Damaris must be celebrated and appreciated. Having good, kind hearted, and selfless people in our team will always be our greatest asset as Members of Congress, and we're lucky to have Damaris on our side. Damaris is an important member of our team, and her abilities and contributions have been crucial to our continued success. I thank Damaris for all that she does. Congratulations on 20 Years of Service.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 163(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 163(2)
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