[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  HONORING AN ESTEEMED PUBLIC SERVANT

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                            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.

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