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| CREC-1994-10-08-pt1-PgE3 | 1994-10-08 | 103 | 2 | HONORING AN ESTEEMED PUBLIC SERVANT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | FRONTMATTER | E | E | [{"name": "Tim Roemer", "role": "speaking"}] | 140 Cong. Rec. E | Congressional Record, Volume 140 Issue 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994) [Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [Congressional Record: October 8, 1994] From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] HONORING AN ESTEEMED PUBLIC SERVANT ______ HON. TIM ROEMER of indiana in the house of representatives Friday, October 7, 1994 Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as the session closes on a bittersweet note. One of the most valuable people in my organization will take his leave soon to pursue further professional goals and ideals. Bernie Toon, my chief of staff, will soon take an important position in the U.S. Senate and will be leaving huge shoes to fill in my Washington office. But he also leaves behind an outstanding record of achievement for the people of the Third District of Indiana, who have come to know, respect, and love him for his administrative talents, legislative skill, and his warm and caring personality. Bernie Toon is that rate chief of staff who commands not only the respect and admiration of the staff, but also earns their fondness and loyalty as well. He is able to bring out superior performance while always maintaining pleasant demeanor. In short, he is a leader. Known as ``Ray'' to his family, Bernie is a native Hoosier. He served ably before coming to my office as an aide in the Senate, at the Pentagon, and for the House Intelligence Committee. He is remembered fairly and fondly by the many people with whom he has worked. His personal style and professionalism will be missed, yet I know he will serve in a superior capacity in his new position. It has been my extreme pleasure to have watched him develop and grow in running my operation, and although we will miss him, it is with great pride and admiration that I watch him take on this new and deserved challenge. It is a tribute to my staff that Bernie moves on to continue to serve the public and the country. Mr. Speaker, my wife Sally and I, along with the entire Roemer organization, wish Bernie and his wife Tracy the very best in the future, and though we are sad to lose such talent, we know we have in Bernard R. Toon the very best kind of friend, for life. ____________________ |