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[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 444 Introduced in House (IH)]

113th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 444

  Honoring the accomplishments of Nicarsia ``Nikki'' Mayes, a Capitol 
  Hill trailblazer and the first African-American woman to serve as a 
              Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 12, 2013

 Ms. Jackson Lee (for herself, Mr. Clyburn, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Ms. 
  Fudge, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Mr. Hastings of Florida, 
      Mrs. Christensen, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Mr. Larson of 
   Connecticut, Mr. Gene Green of Texas, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Brady of 
 Pennsylvania, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. Al Green of Texas, Mr. 
Cleaver, Mr. Lewis, and Ms. Kaptur) submitted the following resolution; 
      which was referred to the Committee on House Administration

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  Honoring the accomplishments of Nicarsia ``Nikki'' Mayes, a Capitol 
  Hill trailblazer and the first African-American woman to serve as a 
              Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives.

Whereas Nicarsia ``Nikki'' Mayes began her career of service to the House of 
        Representatives and the people of the United States on September 7, 
        1977, when she was hired on the recommendation of Congressman Augustus 
        Hawkins of California as an elevator operator and entrusted to operate 
        the last ``Members Only'' manual elevator;
Whereas in 1980, Nicarsia ``Nikki'' Mayes was hired as a staff member of the 
        then Office of the Doorkeeper, the first African-American woman ever 
        hired by that office;
Whereas in 1994, Nicarsia ``Nikki'' Mayes joined the staff of the Office of the 
        Sergeant at Arms, serving as a member of the Chamber Security Division 
        until her retirement in 2013;
Whereas Nicarsia ``Nikki'' Mayes' excellent performance, distinguished service, 
        professionalism, and good cheer paved the way for more African-Americans 
        to join the appointments as Office of the Sergeant at Arms and other 
        important House institutions, earned her the respect and friendship of 
        her colleagues, and endeared her to Members of Congress;
Whereas in December 2013, Nicarsia ``Nikki'' Mayes retired from active duty 
        after 36 years of faithful, honorable, and distinguished service to the 
        United States House of Representatives; and
Whereas Nicarsia ``Nikki'' Mayes is the mother of three children, sons John 
        Mayes III and David, and a daughter, Tira, all of whom she instilled the 
        importance of public service and each of whom followed her example: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives commends Nicarsia 
``Nikki'' Mayes for her distinguished career of service to the House of 
Representatives and the people of the United States.
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