Senator Coons Pays Tribute to Lynne Terry Phifer – June 24, 2021
Channel: U.S. Senator Chris Coons
Date: 2021-06-24

U.S. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) gave a floor speech June 24 in the Senate chamber in honor of a Delawarean retiring after three decades of public service.

Lynne T. Phifer of Newark, Delaware is slated to retire at the end of the month, wrapping up 36 years of public service with city, county, state, and federal governments. 

During her career, Lynne Phifer worked for Delaware’s Department of Labor, Department of Health and Social Services, and Division of Personnel. She later worked for Mayor Daniel S. Frawley (1988 to 1992), then-Lt. Gov. John Carney (2001 to 2009), County Council President & County Executive Paul Clark (2009 to 2012), and Sen. Chris Coons (2013 to 2021).