September 27, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 157 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                     RECOGNIZING EXODIE C. ROE, III

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker's announced policy of 
January 3, 2019, the gentleman from California (Mr. McNerney) is 
recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the majority leader.


                             General Leave

  Mr. McNERNEY. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Members 
have 5 days to revise and extend their remarks.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from California?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. McNERNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the dedicated public 
servant and congressional aide, Exodie C. Roe, III, who has been 
instrumental in helping me serve the constituents of California's Ninth 
and Eleventh Congressional Districts.
  Exodie C. Roe, III was born in Stockton, California, to Exodie C. 
Roe, Jr. and LaJuana Johnson Bivens. He credits his mother and his 
nonbiological father, Robert ``Bobby'' Bivens, Sr., as his inspiration 
for pursuing a career in public service.
  Exodie is a 2002 graduate of Stagg High School in Stockton and a 2006 
graduate of Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year he 
was honored by Dillard University with the ``40 Under 40'' award for 
his public service achievements.
  Exodie began his service in my Stockton office as a field 
representative when I was first elected in 2007. In this role he 
developed the first major congressional foreclosure assistance workshop 
in the country that helped more than 500 residents and hundreds more 
through subsequent housing workshops. He also organized dozens of 
Congress at Your Corner events and several other events throughout my 
district. For his contributions to the residents of San Joaquin County, 
Exodie was featured in San Joaquin Magazine's ``5 People Under 30 to 
Watch For'' edition as the Change Maker.
  After working in my Stockton office for 4 years, Exodie was promoted 
to legislative assistant and relocated to my Washington, D.C. office in 
2011. Exodie was promoted again in 2015 to senior legislative 
assistant. During his time in my office, he worked on several 
legislative initiatives and two bills that were signed into law.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Exodie 
C. Roe, III for his contributions to our community and for his 
invaluable public service over the past 12 years.
  Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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