Recognizing Minnesota Senate President Pro Tem Ann Rest

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Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Minnesota Senate President Pro Tempore Ann Rest for over 40 years of service in the Minnesota Legislature.

Senator Rest led with cogovernance, often holding listening sessions at Frankie's Chicago Style Pizza in New Hope where she heard directly from community members and let their voices lead her policymaking.

She made history as the first and only legislator to chair the Taxes Committee in both the State house and the senate where she shaped the largest tax cut package in State history.

That landmark legislation invested more than $1.5 billion in a child tax credit fund and included over $105 million to expand affordable housing in our State.

I have been incredibly grateful for her steadfast leadership and unwavering commitment to bettering the lives of all Minnesotans, and I wish her the very best in her retirement.

She has made an incredible mark on my life and the lives of so many young Minnesota legislators, and I am so grateful for her.

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