- Record: Extensions of Remarks
- Section type: Floor speeches
- Chamber: House
- Date: May 21, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGINZING AND EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO FORMER COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
LOTTIE FEATHERSTON
HON. RONNY JACKSON
of texas
in the house of representatives
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Mr. JACKSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and express my sincere gratitude to my former Communications Director, Lottie Featherston of Highland Park, Texas, for her outstanding service, strong leadership, and unwavering commitment to the people of Texas' 13th Congressional District. In today's media environment it takes discipline, clarity, and vision to ensure our communications are successful. Lottie has done exactly that. She has worked tirelessly to make sure the priorities and values of my district are effectively articulated.
she earned her degree in Marketing and Communication Strategy and participated in the prestigious Lott Leadership Institute. From the beginning, she distinguished herself as a principled leader who understood that effective communication is grounded in conviction. She further broadened her communication skills through international study at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Spain, strengthening her understanding of global affairs and strategic messaging.
Jake Ellzey and Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne's Offices, where she quickly proved herself to be dependable, creative, and goal oriented. She later joined the Office of the House Republican Whip under Whip Tom Emmer, advancing from Staff Assistant to Press Assistant. While working in House Leadership, Lottie operated at the center of House Republican's communication efforts, helping to advance the conservative agenda and defend our conference's priorities.
discipline with her as my Communications Director. Lottie's leadership was critical in the success of my press and digital operations and she understood what it takes to clearly articulate my positions on national security, secure borders, agriculture, and America First policies to my constituents in Texas' 13th Congressional District. Whether responding to national media inquiries, crafting official statements, or advising on communications strategies, Lottie was always a steady and trusted voice.
Presidential Advance Team in the Executive Office of President Donald J. Trump. I am confident that her strong work ethic, careful attention to detail,
on the people of Texas' 13th Congressional District will continue to be felt in the work we do every day. On behalf of myself, my staff, and the constituents I proudly serve, I want to thank Lottie Featherston for her loyal service, her commitment to excellence, and her patriotic spirit. I wish her the very best in all of her future endeavors.