RECOGNIZING EMILY TUTTLE-MILLARD

RECOGNIZING EMILY TUTTLE-MILLARD

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E157-E158] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING EMILY TUTTLE-MILLARD ______ HON. ZACHARY NUNN of iowa in the house of representatives Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Mr. NUNN of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the incredible accomplishments of Emily Tuttle-Millard our Deputy Chief of Staff. Over the course of her tenure, she served in numerous roles, consistently demonstrating professionalism and an extraordinary work ethic with a steadfast dedication to excellence. Emily was not only a vital member of our team but also an integral force behind our success. As Deputy Chief of Staff, Emily tackled our strategic goals, including passage of legislation to address Veteran Suicide with the ``Adam Lambert Act,'' helping support couples start a family with the ``HOPE Act,'' and delivered on U.S. security priorities enshrined in the National Defense Authorization Act. As a fighter for folks in the heart of the heartland, Emily worked with out legislative team to ensure Iowa garnered the most priorities in the Farm Bill. Further, Emily worked across the State and across the aisle to earn our team the Top 10 most bipartisan member of Congress distinction. As Communications Director, Emily's tenacity ensured Iowa's priorities always received national attention, from in-depth coverage ranging from ``Face the Nation'' to ``Fox & Friends,'' as well as a commitment to local journalism showcasing Iowa's best accomplishments as a roadmap for national solutions. Her focus on individual constituents became legend, earning her the Congressional Administrative Office's model for tailored mail engagement. Emily navigated challenges with grace and mastered the art of turning vision into reality. Equally, Emily was an original plank holder on Team Nunn. Coming aboard from the very [[Page E158]] beginning as Director of Operations, where she scheduled hundreds of meetings and listening sessions for Iowans visiting Washington, D.C. and in the district. Most importantly, though, Emily is a mentor and friend to the team. Her ability to foster collaboration and encourage growth made our team stronger and more united. Despite her University of Illinois pedigree, Emily is as Iowa as they come, from corn dogs at the State Fair, to winning friends under the Golden Dome in Des Moines, to the marble steps of the U.S. Capitol. We wish Emily success in her next endeavors and have no doubt she will continue to make a difference. The distinctive accomplishments of her service reflect effect greatly herself, the people of Iowa, and the United States. ____________________