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Pelosi Honors Outgoing Chief of Staff Terri McCullough: “A Visionary, Steadfast and Deeply Respected Leader.” | Representative Nancy Pelosi Skip to main content About Our District Office Locations Biography Voting Record Honors and Awards How Can I Help You? Help With a Federal Agency Tours Flags Passports Immigration Rights, LGBTQ+, Federal Worker and Other Resources Israel Crisis Resources Additional Services and Resources Share Your Story News Pelosi Updates Press Re tional Security Retirement Security Transportation Veterans Voting Rights Contact Me Email Me Website Problem Home Media Press Releases Pelosi Honors Outgoing Chief of Staff Terri McCullough: “A Visionary, Steadfast and Deeply Respected Leader.” November 20, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor honoring her longtime Chief of Staff, Terri McCullough, who is stepping down after decades of dedicated service to the Congress, to the people of San Francisco, and to the country. In her speech, Pelosi celebrated McCullough’s extraordina Leader.” November 20, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor honoring her longtime Chief of Staff, Terri McCullough, who is stepping down after decades of dedicated service to the Congress, to the people of San Francisco, and to the country. In her speech, Pelosi celebrated McCullough’s extraordinary leadership, her historic tenure as the first woman to serve as Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House and her unwavering commitment to public service. Pelosi reflected on McCullough’s decades of experience in her office—from inte ff, Terri McCullough, who is stepping down after decades of dedicated service to the Congress, to the people of San Francisco, and to the country. In her speech, Pelosi celebrated McCullough’s extraordinary leadership, her historic tenure as the first woman to serve as Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House and her unwavering commitment to public service. Pelosi reflected on McCullough’s decades of experience in her office—from intern to top advisor—and praised her integrity, strategic insight, and care for colleagues throughout the institution. Watch Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s Floor remarks here. Ima nary leadership, her historic tenure as the first woman to serve as Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House and her unwavering commitment to public service. Pelosi reflected on McCullough’s decades of experience in her office—from intern to top advisor—and praised her integrity, strategic insight, and care for colleagues throughout the institution. Watch Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s Floor remarks here. Image Read the transcript of Speaker Emerita Pelosi's Floor remarks below: Speaker Emerita Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a visionary, steadfast and deeply respected leader an eaker, I rise to honor a visionary, steadfast and deeply respected leader and indispensable participant in advancing our mission For The People — my longtime Chief of Staff, Terri McCullough. [Applause] I’m not finished! Terri is stepping down this month to spend more time with her family — teenagers. Terri’s service has been defined by wisdom, by warmth and by her unwavering belief in the power of public service to improve private lives. From her beginnings as an intern in my San Francisco office — district office — nearly 30 years ago, to her outstanding leadership as