congressional_record: CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgE2257-2
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| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgE2257-2 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | COMMENDING CHAIRMAN DAVE OBEY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | COMMENDING | E2257 | E2257 | [{"name": "Eddie Bernice Johnson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2257 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2257] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMENDING CHAIRMAN DAVE OBEY ______ HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 29, 2010 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Chairman Dave Obey on a remarkable career and to congratulate him on his retirement from the U.S. Congress. Chairman Obey has honorably served the citizens of Wisconsin's 7th district since 1969. When Chairman Obey began his service in the Congress--succeeding Mel Laird, who was appointed Secretary of Defense--he was the youngest Member of Congress in the United States. He has an impressive record of legislative accomplishments. He is now the longest-serving member of either House of Congress in Wisconsin's history. His commitment to the integrity of the House has taught me a great deal about the legislative process. His respect for the minority, interest in listening to all voices and his common-sense leadership have been critical in ensuring civil debate and productive solutions to extremely difficult problems. Chairman Dave Obey is the only Democratic Member of the House to have served on the three major economic committees in the Congress: the Budget Committee, the Joint Economic Committee and the Committee on Appropriation. Chairman Obey has been a mentor and a friend and I will miss his leadership in the U.S. House. I thank him for his service to the 7th district of Wisconsin, the country and the world, and wish him the very best in his retirement. ____________________ |