Maryland Democrats honored U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi and her public service career Monday at an Annapolis breakfast hosted by Gov. Wes Moore and his wife, Dawn.

Pelosi, who hails from Baltimore, announced in November she won’t seek reelection, one of many seasoned members of Congress stepping down to make way for a younger generation. The nation’s first female speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Pelosi has represented San Francisco since 1987, nearly four decades.

Guests included most of the state’s congressional delegation, state lawmakers, advocates and lobbyists. Rep. Glenn Ivey strolled in with former Gov. Martin O’Malley. Former Gov. Parris Glendening was also spotted inside, according to attendees.

Pelosi spoke about her deep ties to Baltimore and how they’ve been fundamental in how she’s represented her San Francisco district, guests said.

Pelosi is expected to speak to Maryland lawmakers at their Monday evening session.

Vincent DeMarco, a longtime health care advocate in Annapolis, said Moore and Van Hollen also gave flattering speeches.

“You go down in history, and nobody accomplished more than she did,” DeMarco said.

Del. Pam Queen, representing Montgomery County, said the event was filled with excitement and energy for the Democratic celebrity’s visit. People lined up at the end of the event to take photos with her.

Born Nancy D’Alesandro in Baltimore’s Little Italy neighborhood in 1940, Pelosi has been a part of Democratic politics since she came into the world. Her father, Thomas D’Alesandro Jr., was a congressman when she was born and later became mayor. Her oldest brother, Thomas D’Alesandro III, or “Young Tommy,” served as City Council president and was later elected mayor as well.

In the House, Pelosi held the gavel twice. During her first time as speaker, from 2007 to 2011, she steered the House in passing landmark legislation into law — the Affordable Care Act, the Dodd-Frank financial reforms in the aftermath of the Great Recession, and a repeal of the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy against LGBTQ+ service members.

After Democrats lost control of the House in the 2022 midterm elections, Pelosi announced she would not seek another term as party leader.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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