{"database": "openregs", "table": "congressional_record", "rows": [["CREC-2026-02-23-pt1-PgE151-3", "2026-02-23", 119, 2, null, null, "HONORING SIMONE JONES", "HOUSE", "EXTENSIONS", "HONORING", "E151", "E151", "[{\"name\": \"Ritchie Torres\", \"role\": \"speaking\"}]", null, "172 Cong. Rec. E151", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)]\n[Extensions of Remarks]\n[Page E151]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n                         HONORING SIMONE JONES\n\n                                  _____\n\n                          HON. RITCHIE TORRES\n\n                              of new york\n\n                    in the house of representatives\n\n                       Monday, February 23, 2026\n\n  Mr. TORRES of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Simone\nA. Jones, a public servant whose leadership exemplifies excellence,\nequity, and results. Simone has been appointed Deputy Chief of Staff\nand Chief Equity Officer to New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin--\nan appointment that reflects both her extraordinary talent and her\nunwavering commitment to good governance.\n  For years, Simone has been a driving force in the Bronx and across\nNew York City. As Chief of Staff to Council Member Kevin C. Riley, she\nhelped architect policies that empowered communities, strengthened City\nCouncil operations, and delivered meaningful change. Her leadership\nstyle is rooted in elevating people--building teams, forging\npartnerships, and turning vision into action.\n  From her work alongside Speaker Carl Heastie to her leadership in\norganizations advancing Black women in politics, she has opened doors\nfor others while holding herself to the highest standard of service. A\nmentor, a strategist, a community leader and a devoted mother, Simone\nJones represents the very best of public service. New York City is\nstronger because of her leadership, and I look forward to seeing her\ncontinued success.\n\n                          ____________________"]], "columns": ["granule_id", "date", "congress", "session", "volume", "issue", "title", "chamber", "granule_class", "sub_granule_class", "page_start", "page_end", "speakers", "bills", "citation", "full_text"], "primary_keys": ["granule_id"], "primary_key_values": ["CREC-2026-02-23-pt1-PgE151-3"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 9.711387101560831, "source": "Federal Register API & Regulations.gov API", "source_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/developers/api/v1", "license": "Public Domain (U.S. Government data)", "license_url": "https://www.regulations.gov/faq"}