Hoyer Statement on Adrienne Jones Stepping Down as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after Speaker Adrienne Jones announced she will step down from her position as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates:

"My dear friend Adrienne Jones has been a historic Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates. I am sorry to hear that she will soon step down from the position - a great loss for the institution. She will remain a titan in Maryland politics and an important voice in the General Assembly.

"Adrienne has dedicated her entire life to serving Marylanders. From her early work for the Baltimore County Executive's office to her decades representing Maryland's 10th District to her six-year tenure as the first woman and first Black Speaker of the House of Delegates, she has proven to be a leader of great vision, strong character, and tremendous vision. Never was that more apparent than when she rose to the occasion after her predecessor, Speaker Michael Busch, passed away in 2019. She took on the responsibilities of that office with great poise and has performed them expertly ever since.

"She and I have worked closely together over the years to create new economic opportunities for Maryland families, bring the FBI headquarters to Prince George's County, resist Donald Trump's attacks on our state, and much more. I look forward to continuing to work with her to serve our communities during this pivotal moment for our state. No matter the task at hand, she is always an invaluable partner and an absolutely critical member of Team Maryland."