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She was known at the Capitol as a woman who got things done, sometimes with finesse, sometimes not.
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Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
The event on the west lawn of the Capitol, to air on public television stations, also will feature Trace Adkins who will debut his new song American Made, celebrating patriotism and achievements of Americans.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Lawmakers in the House and Senate plugged away with some final formal votes, in between lengthy and teary tributes to the members who are term-limited or otherwise not returning to the Capitol.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
During the ceremony, Lenehan’s name and the names of eight other officers were added to the California Peace Officers’ Memorial near the Capitol, joining more than 1,600 others.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
The event on the west lawn of the Capitol, to air on public television stations, also will feature Trace Adkins who will debut his new song American Made, celebrating patriotism and achievements of Americans.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Lawmakers in the House and Senate plugged away with some final formal votes, in between lengthy and teary tributes to the members who are term-limited or otherwise not returning to the Capitol.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
During the ceremony, Lenehan’s name and the names of eight other officers were added to the California Peace Officers’ Memorial near the Capitol, joining more than 1,600 others.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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“The Capitol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Capitol. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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