[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 126 (Tuesday, August 1, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H8123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KEITH JEWELL

  (Mr. DINGELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bid a fond farewell to a 
distinguished public servant and to a man who has served this House 
with great dignity and diligence over a career that has spanned almost 
three decades, whose last day with the House of Representatives is 
today.
  He has served admirably as the Director of the House Office of 
Photograph, a demanding job in an office that logged over 19,000 visits 
to offices of Members of Congress and to address other functions in the 
last year alone. He joined Members of this body on countless missions 
overseas, including a trip to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf war and the 
50th anniversary of Normandy last year.
  Most of us see Keith Jewell at some point almost every day we are in 
session. Usually it is as he moves rapidly from one appointment to the 
next to serve the House, take pictures of Members and our constituents. 
Once in a while, if you have had time to chat with Keith, the Members 
will know what a thoroughly decent and hard working man he is and how 
dedicated he has been to the service of this body as well as the 
extraordinary leadership which he has given to a competent group of 
photographers.
  Sadly, one of Mr. Jewell's staff is also retiring today, Joseph 
Avery, after some 35 years of service. He, too, has served this 
institution with great distinction.
  This is why I have reason to pay tribute, well deserved, to these 
fine gentlemen. Whether it was on the House steps or on an overseas 
mission, Keith Jewell has been one of the official recorders of the 
history of this institution.
  I wish him great success in the future and happiness as he joins his 
dear wife, a wonderful woman, Lorren, in a long and, I hope, healthy 
and happy retirement.


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