[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                         TRIBUTE TO PAT RISSLER

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                            HON. JACK BROOKS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 1994

  Mr. BROOKS. Mr. Speaker, many of us have spoken recently about the 
sad fact that Bill Ford is retiring at the end of this Congress. My 
admiration for Bill is no secret, and like all my colleagues, I will 
miss him.
  Less noted, however, is the fact that, as his congressional career 
ends, so does Pat Rissler's. Pat has worked with Bill Ford for over 20 
years, most recently as staff director of the Committee on Education 
and Labor.
  Frequently, the jurisdictions of the Committee on Judiciary and the 
Committee on Education and Labor coincide. A prime example of this was 
the Civil Rights Act of 1991. As both committees developed this 
legislation, I came to respect Pat's professionalism, political 
judgment and innate fairness. This respect has grown deeper over the 
last 4 years.
  She always fairly protected her chairman's jurisdiction and worked 
with me and my committee staff in resolving any conflicts in a manner 
that reflects the epitome of fine staff work. She exemplifies the best 
qualities of a congressional staff member: respect for the institution, 
dedication to the public interest, selflessness in pursuing her 
chairman's agenda and fierce loyalty.
  I join my colleagues and my staff in wishing her a successful and 
happy future.

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